Lung Foundation Australia / Ludwig Engel
Grant-in-Aid for Physiological Research 2014
Background
Lung Foundation Australia invites applications for the Ludwig Engel Grant-in-Aid valued at $5,000 - to
assist research in respiratory physiology. For the purpose of this Grant-in-Aid, Physiological Research is
the use of any methodologies directed towards the elucidation of organ function and its understanding in
a precise, quantitative manner.
The funds may be used as a contribution towards equipment, personnel or other costs incurred in the
conduct of research projects.
The Grant-in-Aid was established in memory of Professor Ludwig Engel who died in 1992. Ludwig Engel
was a distinguished Respiratory Physiologist who had made an outstanding contribution to respiratory
science and medicine, both by his own endeavours and his influence on his colleagues. Through
contributions of his many colleagues throughout Australasia and many other countries, the donations
from pharmaceutical and medical technology industry and the Thoracic Society of Australian and New
Zealand, a capital base has been established so that an annual Grant-in-Aid can be made.
Conditions
1. The successful applicant will each be required to submit a progress report six (6) months into the
project and a final report at the conclusion of the project. Monies will be paid on the basis of 75% at
the time of signing documentation and the balance on acceptance of the final report.
2. Grantees are expected to commence their project early in the year of the award.
3. If the Award is not taken up within twelve (12) calendar of months of being awarded, the monies will
be forfeited.
4. Lung Foundation Australia is to be advised of any publications arising from this award. Any
publication(s) arising from this research should acknowledge Lung Foundation Australia / Ludwig
Engel Grant-in-Aid for Physiological Research as a source of 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.
Applications
Applications will be assessed by the Research Sub-Committee of the Thoracic Society of Australia and
New Zealand. The judging criteria for the submitted application will be:
Criterion
Weight
Originality of idea and significance of hypotheses
Feasibility of project
25%
25%
Appropriateness of methods
25%
Track record
Total
25%
100%
Timelines
2013
4 November
2014
3 February
4-9 April
Contact details:
5pm
Closing time/date for applications
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Successful application will be notified by telephone
followed by confirmation email and documentation
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email
Annual Scientific Meeting, TSANZ, Adelaide, SA
Chris Emery
Phone 07 3251 3600
Email: [email protected]
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Lung Foundation Australia / Ludwig Engel
Grant-in-Aid for Physiological Research
Value $5,000
Please
refer
to
the
Lung
Foundation
Australia
website
(www.lungfoundation.com.au) or the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand
website (www.thoracic.org.au) to ensure all criteria have been met.
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: [email protected]
DEADLINE
Postmark/electronic submission to be dated no later than Monday 4th November
2013.
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Research Summary:
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APPLICANT CHECKLIST
Please ensure that you have enclosed:
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Completed standard application form (preceding pages)
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Curriculum vitae
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