Healthway Research Program Laura Drummy Health Promotion & Research Officer

About Healthway Established under the Tobacco Control Act 1990 Funds activities that promote health, particularly that of young people and disadvantaged groups Provides grants to organisations engaged in health promotion programs and research Sponsors sports, arts and racing activities which encourage healthier lifestyles and provide an opportunity to promote health messages

Healthway’s Organisation Finance Committee Health Research Sub- Committee Arts Advisory Committee Sport Advisory Committee Racing Advisory Committee Health Advisory Committee Healthway Board

Strategic Plan

Priority Populations Young people and children Indigenous people Rural and remote communities Groups disadvantaged due to income or education Others in whom health inequalities exist

Strategic Plan

Types of Research Grants Research Starter Grants Research Project Grants

Starter Grants Either new researchers or new research ideas New researchers are encouraged to link with experienced researchers who may be listed as AI’s on the application Applications are encouraged to address Healthway’s high priority areas

Up to $30,000 for 18 months Applicants must demonstrate that the starter grant research is achievable and realistic within the timeframe and budget Notification in June 2013 Starter Grants

Research Project Grants Up to $120,000 per year for 1- 3 years Intervention research up to $150,000 per year for up to 3 years Additional funding only available in year(s) of intervention development Loadings applied for physical activity promotion, good nutrition promotion, mental health promotion, tobacco smoking control, reducing harm from alcohol and Indigenous health

Research Project Grants Clear contribution to improving knowledge or best practice in health promotion Include health promotion practitioners on research team CI’s may not have their name on more than four project grant applications including current and new grants Applications in similar areas may not be funded Applications should clearly identify which of the project objectives can be achieved if funding from other partners is unsuccessful

Some Do’s and Don’t’s! DO provide a title and description of your project that is understandable to the lay community DO provide a clear justification for the health promotion benefits of your project DON’T assume knowledge of the reader DO develop your proposal in collaboration with other CIs

Applications due 28 February 2013 Applications within guidelines go to external assessors Applications then go to Healthway spokesperson for additional comment Applicants will receive all reviews from Healthway by 24 May 2013 Applicants responses due at Healthway by 5pm 7 June 2013 Assessment of Research Project Grants

Submitting Electronic Applications A PDF copy of Starter Grant and Research Project Grant applications should also be sent to: It is still necessary to submit the required number of hardcopy applications for these grants by the due date and time.

Other Research Funding Opportunities in 2013 Visiting Research Fellow Advertised end of April 2013 Health Promotion Research Scholarships, Fellowships and Indigenous Scholarships Advertised end of May 2013

Applying for Health Promotion Research Grants Strict closing time and date: 5pm Thursday 28 th February 2013 Application forms will be available from 13 th November 2012, available at: Website:

Healthway moved in 2010 Address is: Ground Floor, 24 Outram Street, West Perth Postal address remains the same: GPO Box 1284, West Perth, WA 6872