Scholarships
Prospective participants in The Joanna Briggs Institute non-award short courses may be able to
obtain some funding towards their study or travel. Individuals are encouraged to contact their
employer and professional board or association to enquire about professional development grants
and scholarships. A list of organisations has been provided below. The Joanna Briggs Institute
makes no representation regarding the availability of, or eligibility for, scholarships offered by the
organisations listed below. Individuals must check the eligibility criteria and availability of
scholarships directly with the organisations concerned.
Organisation
Notes
Australian College of Midwives
Australian College of Nursing
SARRAH (Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health)
NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council)
Midwifery
Midwifery; Nursing
Allied Health
Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP)
Allied Health
Midwifery; Nursing
Allied Health; Midwifery; Nursing
Allied Health
Allied Health
Allied Health
Asthma
Podiatry
Overseas applicants only
Diabetes Australia – VIC members only
Dietetics
Alcohol and Other Drug Workers
Optometry
Orthoptics
Renal specialists
Allied Health; Midwifery; Nursing; GP’s
ACT Health
NSW Health
NT Health
QLD Health
SA Health
Victorian Health Association
Asthma Australia
Australasian Podiatry Education and Research Fund
Australian Education International
Diabetes Australia - VIC
Dietitians Association of Australia
FARE (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education)
Optometrists Association Australia
Orthoptics Australia
Renal Society
RHCE (Rural Health Continuing Education)
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Participants who wish to seek funding or CPD accreditation from their employer and professional
board or association may advise the following:-
Program
Learning Hours
Clinical Leadership Program
As a standalone one-day workshop
6 hours
Evidence-Based Clinical Fellowship Program
Including Clinical Leadership Program
120 hours
Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program
Introduction Module
Quantitative Module
Qualitative Module
Cost and Cost Effectiveness Module
6 hours
12 hours
12 hours
12 hours