NHMRC – Project Grants 2011 Application Process Expression of Interest – Internal form to assist with the facilitation of the grant review and submission process. Complete Application – applications are completed on line using NHMRC Research Grant Management System (RGMS). Quality Review Process & Feedback – Cluster/School or University will provide a review of the science. Compliance Review – Research Services Office team will conduct a compliance review of the application. Submission – application submitted to NHMRC.

NHMRC – Project Grants 2011 Key Dates 6 December 2010 Expressions of Interest 6 December 2010 Workshop – Hints on presenting the ‘science’ Early December 2010 Presenters: Successful NHMRC grant holders and assessors Navigating RGMS workshop Presenters: Glenda Neild & Julie Petticrew Project Grants accessible in RGMS December 2010

NHMRC – Project Grants 2011 Key Dates Cluster/School/University Quality Review Process & Feedback (science) As per individually negotiated timeframes. Flinders Internal Closing Date 21 February 2011 Research Services Office compliance Review 21 February 2011 – 14 March 2011 NHMRC Closing Date 15 March 2011

NHMRC – Project Grants 2011 Key Points Please read the instructions and guidelines in full. A Flinders University Certification Form is to be completed and signed in full and submitted on or before the internal closing date. Please ensure that your application is complete by the internal closing date. Flinders normally submits 60+ applications and if not received on time, your application may not receive a compliance review.

NHMRC – Project Grants 2011 Hints Setting the Scene – Explain things clearly, engage the reader, keep it simple and lively. Limit the jargon, ensure spelling and grammar are correct. Significance & Innovation – Don’t assume that the reader knows why your application is novel and significant. Just because it is a priority area doesn’t mean it will be funded. Explain where this research fits in the broader research field. Ambitious Goals & Feasibility – Competition is strong. Words like “revolutionizing” or “groundbreaking” can be a little too ambitious. Don’t overload the outcomes or objectives. Provide focus. Early preliminary work is good to include.

NHMRC - Project Grants 2011 Hints 4. Budget – Peer review is looking more closely at the budget justification. Do it well. Not done well can severely hamper success. Ensure that you follow the instructions on allowable expenses. 5. Track Record & Progress Reports – Make sure your track record shines and is highly competitive. If the Early Career Researcher has the background, don’t be shy and load them as the Chief Investigator A. 6. Applicant Response – Make sure your response remains positive and take on board the comments. Don’t be defensive or attack the reviewer. Use the opportunity to expand on the project descriptors and respond to the criticisms. Look for language from the Category Descriptors as a guide to the level of your application.

NHMRC – Project Grants 2011 Contacts General Enquiries Ms Julie Petticrew Research Services Office Ph: 8201 5371 email: julie.petticrew@flinders.edu.au RGMS Enquiries Ms Glenda Neild Faculty of Health Sciences Ph: 8201 5892 email: glenda.neild@flinders.edu.au