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National Heart Foundation of Australia

National Heart Foundation of Australia. The Charity for Life. Why We Exist. A charity and the leading organisation in the fight against CVD which is; Australia's main cause of death. Responsible for almost 40% of all deaths. Claims more than 1 in 3 people and affects every family.

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National Heart Foundation of Australia

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  1. National Heart Foundation of Australia The Charity for Life

  2. Why We Exist • A charity and the leading organisation in the fight against CVD which is; • Australia's main cause of death. • Responsible for almost 40% of all deaths. • Claims more than 1 in 3 people and affects every family. ...that’s more deaths than all cancers and traffic accidents combined. • NHFA is a federation of 8 state and territory offices and a national company . • We receive no core Government funding - reliant on charitable donations almost entirely - funded by public donations, corporate partnerships and gifts from wills.

  3. Our Vision • For Australians to have the best cardiovascular health in the world. Our Mission • To reduce suffering and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease in Australia.

  4. What we do... Research • Fund some of the best scientific and medical research from some the brightest and most innovative young scientists in Australia. • Fund researchers from some of the most prestigious research establishments Closing the Treatment Gap – Evidence into Practice • Develop peer reviewed, evidence based guidelines and policies for clinicians, medical and allied health professionals, eg RRIHD Guidelines, Guide to the Management of Hypertension, Management of Unstable Angina Guidelines • Work with Divisions of General Practice to improve community health

  5. What we do... Public Awareness and Programs • Nutrition - The 'Pick the Tick' program - making healthy food choices easy choices; Cookbooks “Deliciously Healthy”. • Physical Activity – Promote PA and advocate for environmental changes that support activity. • Tobacco Control - public education and advocacy initiatives with governments, NGOs and health organisations - ASH, Cancer Council, SIDS&KIDS, Asthma organisations etc • Heartline; Heartsite; literature distribution; donor and community activities

  6. How we fund it

  7. Contact Us…. • Heartline - 1300 36 27 87 - national information service for all heart health issues for the cost of a local call. • 80,000 calls a year • Over 1,000,000 resources distributed each year • Heartsite – www.heartfoundation.com.au • regularly rated top health information website by independent sources

  8. Research Program Funding outstanding cardiovascular research May 2005

  9. Heart Foundation Core Activities • Promoting and conducting research • Promoting and influencing behaviour which improves cardiovascular health

  10. Heart Foundation Research Program Our mission: To be the leading Australian advocate, supporter and champion of high quality cardiovascular research Our goal: To provide major advances in knowledge that will lead to improved cardiovascular health and better prevention and management of cardiovascular disorders

  11. Research in Review • The Heart Foundation Research Program undergoes independent evaluation every year. Findings include: • Heart Foundation research has achieved more visibility in peer-reviewed journals per $ expended on CV research than NHMRC. • There was a ~10% increase in total expenditure on CV research by the Heart Foundation and NHMRC in 2003. • The Heart Foundation is a leader in pro-actively establishing research funding relationships with other organisations. • There has been substantial improvement in communication with researchers. • The Research Program is managed in a cost-effective, ethical and transparent manner. Admin costs are exceptionally low.

  12. Heart Foundation Research Program We aim to: • Support the HIGHEST QUALITYresearch in the field of cardiovascular disease • Support more early-mid career researchers • Support people and projects • Support BIOMEDICAL, CLINICALandPUBLIC HEALTH research

  13. Research Definitions - Biomedical • Research with the goal of understanding normal and abnormal human functioning, at the molecular, cellular, organ system and whole body level. • May include studies on human subjects that do not have a diagnostic or therapeutic orientation • Associations between advanced glycation pathways and oxidative stress with early CVD in diabetic patients

  14. Research Definitions - Clinical • Research with the goal of improving the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease; improving the health and quality of life of individuals as they pass through normal life stages. • Research on or for the treatment of patients. • Preserved, long-term adaptations to home exercise training in heart failure patients.

  15. Research Definitions – Public Health • Research with the goal of improving the cardiovascular health of the Australian population or of defined sub-populations, through a better understanding of the ways in which social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status. • Poor & Sedentary: Socioeconomic influences on women’s physical activity behaviours

  16. Research Funding Opportunities People Support • Career Development Fellowships • Overseas Fellowships • Post Doctoral Fellowships – biomedical, clinical, PH • Post Graduate Scholarships – biomedical, clinical, PH • Vacation Scholarships • Travel Grants Project Support • Grants-in-aid

  17. Funding Facts • To date $171 million has been spent on Research. • In 2006 the Heart Foundation (together with our external funding partners) is supporting $8.1 million in research projects, Fellowships and Scholarships across Australia. • In2006 48% was allocated to Fellowships & Scholarships.

  18. Postdoctoral Fellowships • Medical or science graduates (MD or PhD in last 4 years) seeking support to become independent researchers • Two years duration • Biomedical, Clinical & Public Health applications are ranked separately • Allowances: salary, institution on-costs, travel (upon application) • 0-2 years and 2-5 years postdoctoral are compared

  19. Overseas Fellowships • Opportunity to gain experience in overseas environment • At least 2 years’ research experience • Biomedical, Clinical & Public Health applications are invited but are assessed together • Two years overseas, one year in Australia • Allowances - cost of living; accommodation; travel to and from destination

  20. Assessment Criteria

  21. Career Development Fellowships • The Heart Foundation’s most prestigious award • High quality researchers with proven record of independent research, actively engaged in and significantly contributing to CVD research in Australia • For researchers approximately 4-10 years postdoctoral • 5 years duration • Includes Salary and Travel allowance • Not renewable, but Fellows can re-apply

  22. Assessment Criteria

  23. Postgraduate Scholarships • Medical or non-medical graduates • For full time study towards PhD, under supervision of a responsible investigator • Biomedical, clinical, public health applications are assessed separately • Maximum 3 years • Applicants should not hold other scholarship awards • Training opportunities • Other Scholarships: Nursing & Indigenous Health

  24. Assessment Criteria

  25. Media Training for Scholars • Free of charge • 1 day intensive training • Experience an actual interview with a TV journalist • Meet with Radio and Newspaper journalists • Learn how to write your own Media Release • Learn how to communicate your research in lay terms and in a media friendly context • Most scholars will have an opportunity to participate during their Award

  26. NHMRC Partnership Increase your chances…… • Postdoctoral Fellowships • Overseas Fellowships • Career Development Fellowships • Projects are not co-funded • Applicants must apply to NHMRC & NHFA to be eligible. • Keep in mind that NHMRC & NHFA closing dates differ. • Details can be found at: www.nhmrc.gov.au www.heartfoundation.com.au

  27. Grants-in-aid • Project based research led by Responsible Investigator (RI) • RI can hold training post; however, must have a senior researcher as Senior Investigator • 2 year support • Grants-in-aid may cover salaries, equipment, or maintenance • Maximum of $61,500 p.a.

  28. Grant Assessment Criteria From 2005 all NHFA Grants-in-aid were assessed using the NHMRC 7 category descriptor scale. The following criteria will be considered, giving approximately one-third weighting to each: Relevance - to the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of CVD. Merit – includes study design, methods and sustainability. Track Record – whether applicants and collaborators are thought to have the experience and expertise to carry out the project. 7 category descriptor scale

  29. Peer Review Process Scholarships Application Submitted Assessed by four independent assessors Assessed & Ranked by Scholarships Committee Refer to Information Booklets on www.heartfoundation.com.au for full conditions of all NHFA awards Fellowships Application Submitted Assessed by two independent assessors Interview – Fellowships Committee Grants in aid Application Submitted Assessed by three independent assessors Interview – RGIC’s Regional Grant Interview Committee

  30. Electronic Submissions • We now require ONE hard copy application and ONE electronic application • Both hard and electronic copy applications must be at our Melbourne office by 5pm on the closing date • Emails containing electronic versions must not exceed 3MB • Electronic copy attachments must be part of one PDF file, not separate. • All application forms can be downloaded from the Heart Foundation website. • Email address for electronic submissions is research@heartfoundation.com.au • Further information from www.heartfoundation.com.au

  31. Application FAQ’s • Your supervisor can prepare a written referee report for your Fellowship/Scholarship application. • Referee reports can be faxed, emailed or attached to the hard copy of the application. • No changes to the application will be accepted after the submission date. • Only staple or clip the hard copy applications in the top left corner

  32. Conflict of Interest Policy • For assessors and interviewers • Examples • Personal Relationships up to 5 years • Collaborations up to 5 years • Verbal or written disputes • Financial Interest in outcome

  33. Travel Grants • Travel grants are awarded to researchers working in the area of CVD or related areas. • They are open to Australian citizens or permanent residents. • Researchers may only receive one travel grant per year. • There are 9 priority categories which applications are judged against. • For example: Priority area 1 is for current NHFA fellows and scholars travelling overseas for a conference • For more information about the priority areas visit www.heartfoundation.com.au There are now 4 Travel Grant closing dates throughout the year!

  34. Vacation Scholarships • Available during December-January holidays • At least second year student in biological sciences course • Applicants organise their own project, supervisor & institution. • Preference given to applicants with little or no laboratory experience • 6 to 8 weeks duration, up to $1500 • Closing date in September each year

  35. Award Closing Dates - 2005

  36. Getting the message across…. • To researchers • Research@Heart newsletter • Visits to all current NHFA Researchers • Dedicated research section on the NHFA website • To the general public and industry (donors!) • Inclusion of articles in NHFA publications • Researcher Profiles • Regular media bulletins • To policy makers • Advocating for increased research funding We need your help!

  37. Getting the message across….

  38. Heart Foundation Conference Cardiovascular Disease in the 21st Century: Shaping the Future 23-24 March 2006 • Sydney NSW The National Heart Foundation of Australia is the leading organisation in the fight against heart disease in Australia. We are proud to announce the Heart Foundation Conference, “Cardiovascular Disease in the 21st Century: Shaping the Future” on 23-24 March 2006. The conference is uniquely positioned to address the key issues surrounding the overall management of cardiovascular disease and set strategies in disease management for the years to come. For further information, please visit www.heartfoundation.com.au/2006conference or email conference@heartfoundation.com.au

  39. Sources of NHFA research funding • Of the over $8.1 million being spent on research in 2006, • 83% came from bequests, donations and fundraising • 10% came from co-funding partners (eg NHMRC and Medical Research Institutes) • 7% came from industry partners, in particular the Heart Foundation Pharmaceutical Roundtable • A Strategic plan is in place for the further development of these invaluable partnerships with other organisations

  40. Co-funding Relationships • Co-funding partnerships involve two funding bodies equally contributing to an award. • The applicant benefits through being affiliated with both organisations • The organisations benefit through being able to fund more researchers • Current and recent co-funding partners include: • NHMRC • Cardiac Society • Vic Health • NICS • UniSA • QIMR • SVIMR • HSFC

  41. The Heart Foundation Pharmaceutical Roundtable • Established in 2003 & facilitated by the Roundtable Charter • Guiding principles are to develop and support programs which are • beyond specific commercial interest • focused on maintaining and strengthening the overall mission of the Heart Foundation in its service to society • No involvement or impact on the peer review process • No direct relationship with supported researchers • No involvement in NHFA evidence-based guideline development • Research support to date: over $2.2 million, which has funded 16 Scholars, Fellows and the Chair of Cardiac Nursing

  42. Contact Us: www.heartfoundation.com.au research@heartfoundation.com.au (03) 9321 1581 411 King Street, West Melbourne, Vic 3003 Any questions?

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