Through the Research Capacity Building grant scheme, EMF aims to boost research activities in Queensland public hospitals’ Emergency Departments, at the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ).

Institutions applying for a Research Capacity Building grant are expected to use this funding to: 

• develop their research capacity through research, education and communication activities 
• establish a collaborative and multidisciplinary research culture within their department and with other institutions
• promote and prioritise research as ‘core business’ 
• work towards embedding research activities including data collection, routine evaluation, innovation, and translation of research results into clinical practice
• attain a level of productivity and capability sufficient to attract nationally competitive grant funding in the medium and long term.

EMF is offering up to three (3) Research Capacity Building grants for up to $100,000 per grant for a maximum term of three (3) years.

General eligibility

To be eligible to receive funding in the Research Capacity Building grant scheme, the applying institution must be based in Queensland and meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Research Capacity Building Grants are primarily intended for:
  • Emergency Departments of Queensland public hospitals
  • Queensland Ambulance Service, or 
  • Retrieval Services Queensland
  • Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), or 
  • LifeFlight
• The proposed Research Capacity Building grant must have an eligible Research Champion (refer to Section 3.3). 
• EMF and Queensland Health must be acknowledged in any future publication or presentation that arise from the Research Capacity Building funding.

Institutions who were previously awarded an EMF Research Capacity Building grant can apply for another grant under this grant scheme, but a strong rationale must be provided. Preference will be given to applications from institutions without a prior EMF Research Capacity Building grant.

• Phone: (07) 3720 5700
• Email: grants@emfoundation.org.au