Wellcome Trust/Australia/New Zealand International Collaborative Research Grants  Up to £12 million funding for Large grants to foster collaborative research between the developing countries of S & SE Asia (including the Pacific region) and Australia and/or New Zealand

Wellcome Trust/Australia/New Zealand International Collaborative Research Grants Objectives To improve health in the developing countries by  Funding research into major health issues of developing countries of S and S E Asia and the Pacific  Developing research capacity in both the developing countries of the region and in Australia and New Zealand

Wellcome Trust/Australia/New Zealand International Collaborative Research Grants  Subject area: Multi-disciplinary biomedical and clinical research projects. Projects may include studies on infectious and non- communicable diseases (laboratory and field-based), health service research, health policy research

Wellcome Trust/Australia/New Zealand International Collaborative Research Grants Awards:  Large 5 year inter-disciplinary research proposals that have clear established goals and objectives  Focus on major health issues in the developing countries, translation of research into health outcomes  Must demonstrate focus of work “centre of gravity” in the developing country  Funding may include: Project dedicated costs - equipment, salaries, training (for developing country researchers) and travel

Wellcome Trust/Australia/New Zealand International Collaborative Research Grants Assessment criteria:  Scientific excellence, feasibility and relevance  Importance and significance of health issue for the region  Impact on addressing health issues of the developing countries  Complementarity and added value of collaboration  Potential to develop/strengthen research capacity

From Application to Award Full Application Wellcome Trust Peer Review & Rebuttal Expression of Interest Assessment Committee Decision 15 October 2002 February 2003

WELLCOME TRUST AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH GRANTS SCHEME (ICRGS) Karlo Mila and Bruce Scoggins Health Research Council Workshop on ‘All you need to know’ June 2002

WHAT IS THE SCHEME? ICRGS is two separate schemes: Wellcome Trust – New Zealand (HRC) Wellcome Trust – Australia (NHMRC) WT, HRC and NHMRC will run a single application and selection process.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE NZ SCHEME? 1.Funding health research that leads to better outcomes for people in developing countries in the region and for people from developing countries within New Zealand (with a particular emphasis on the Pacific region). 2.To conduct research in the Pacific and New Zealand that builds greater human capacity and capability among Pacific Island researchers, both in the Pacific and within New Zealand.

WHAT IS THE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR NZ SCHEME? 1.Projected total of up to $20M for expenditure over 5 years. 2.Funds50% NZ Government* 50% Wellcome Trust 3.Funding available 1 July *NZ Partners are HRC, Vote Health, Vote RS&T

WHAT TYPE OF RESEARCH WILL BE SUPPORTED? 1.Research which contributes to the scheme’s objectives. 2.Research will need to be of high quality as assessed by peer review. 3.Research provider will be required to meet ethical and regulatory requirements in NZ and in all host countries. 4.Collaborative arrangements must be demonstrated at time of application.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR ASSESSMENT? 1.Two stage process: -Expression of Interest - Full Proposals 2.International peer review panel: - Wellcome Trust (3) - Australia (3) - New Zealand (3) + independent Chair (USA) 3.Referee reports and applicant rebuttal

WHAT ARE THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA? 1.Quality of research proposal, feasibility, relevance and coherance. 2.Importance and significance of health issue. 3.Complementarity of the research groups. 4.Likely impact of the research on the health issue.

5.Extent to which proposal addresses methodologies for translation of research into improved health. 6.Potential to develop research capacity in NZ, Pacific and developing countries. 7.Extent of training provided. 8.Extent of involvement of health authorities in developing countries in research and implementation of outcomes. WHAT ARE THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA? Cont’d

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE SCHEME? 1.Expressions of Interest:15 Oct Full Proposals:28 Feb Announcement of Outcome:14 June Contracts Commence :1 July 2003

HOW WILL CONTRACTS BE MANAGED? 1.Wellcome Trust will fund overseas host institution based research. 2.Wellcome Trust may also fund research on Pacific populations in New Zealand. 3.HRC will fund New Zealand based research. 4.NHMRC would fund Australian based research. 5.Partners will finalise contractual arrangements at the time final selection is made.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE HRC? 1.Contributing to management of scheme. 2.Co-ordinating a telephone network with Pacific countries. 3.Running workshops for stakeholders. 4.Responding to researcher enquiries. 5.Developing policy guidelines on conduct of research with Pacific nations.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS? 1.Provision of scheme Handbook: July Application forms available: Expression of Interest: July 2002 Full Proposal: August Advice on the scheme: Ongoing from HRC 4.HRC to seek additional $1.25M to bring pool to $20M.

Current HRC Pacific Relevance / Pacific Governance Classification

Responsiveness to Pacific Measurement Table N.A.RELEVANCEGOVERNANCE ConsultationNoneDemonstrated ConsultationOngoing consultation (infrastructure) ParticipantsNoneCohortPacific priority population ResearchersNonePacific researcherPacific led (First named investigator) Data design and AnalysisStandardPacific specific considerations Pacific models, methodologies, analysis of data Capacity building opportunities NoneTraining opportunities e.g. training Pacific interviewers Pacific Formal postgraduate qualification DisseminationNo effortAdequate dissemination to Pacific communities Outstanding culturally appropriate, targeted and effective dissemination

12 Principles of Partnership 1.Formulate objectives together 2.Develop mutual trust 3.Share information 4.Develop communication networks 5.Create transparency 6.Share responsibility 7.Monitor and evaluate the collaboration 8.Disseminate results 9.Apply results 10.Share profits equitably 11.Increase research capacity 12.Build on the achievements Swiss Commission for Research Partnership with Developing Countries, KFPE, 1998

Research Benefits analysis: Who benefits? NEW ZEALAND?  Researchers  Research Institutions  Population  Training opportunities  Govt. bodies  NGO’s  From publications  From potential commercial profit PACIFIC NATIONS?  Researchers  Research Institutions  Population  Training opportunities  Govt. bodies  NGO’s  From publications  From potential commercial profit

Aims of Effective Partnerships  Mutual trust  Shared leadership  Effective communication  Transparent processes  Utility of results for local community  Building of research capacity  Effective dissemination  Equal sharing of benefits / profits  Ongoing relationship