The Research Translation Grant aims to accelerate the real-world adoption of innovative and evidence-based strategies that aim to reduce the impact of dementia.

The Research Translation Grant is open to Australian-based dementia researchers undertaking knowledge translation or implementation science projects across all forms of dementia. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Strategies to reduce dementia risk and slow the progression of the disease.
• Techniques for providing accurate and timely diagnoses.
• Treatment and care options for people living with dementia, including support for families and carers as well as care practices.
• Improved models of care in the community, residential aged care and hospitals, such as clinical care practices or workforce skills and training.
• Strategies for increasing the awareness and understanding of rights, needs and experiences of people living with dementia, their carers and families.

Importantly, the project will move evidence along the pathway to practice, to improve outcomes for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

The Research Translation Grant is worth up to $200,000 and may be used over 2 to 3 years. Funding may vary depending on the quality of applications received and proposed budgets i.e. within a total funding pool of $200,000, more than one grant may be awarded.

To be eligible for a Research Translation Grant:

1. At the time of application, acceptance and for the duration of the grant, the applicant (Chief Investigator (CIA) must be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, a permanent resident of Australia, or have an appropriate work visa in place. The CIA must also be based in Australia for at least 80% of the project. All applicants must provide evidence to their host institution to support this criterion. Host institutions are responsible for certifying and ensuring that these requirements are met. The Dementia Australia Research Foundation may request further information in relation to these requirements.
2. The research team must include at least one early-and/or mid-career researcher with not more than 10 years post-PhD experience at the time of applying, adjusted for career interruptions i.e. PhD or equivalent (DPhil or M.D. by research) on or after 27 July 2016. The thesis must be passed prior to the proposed commencement date of the project i.e. before March 2027. Please identify early-and/or mid-career investigator(s) in the application (evidence to support this requirement may be requested).
3. The research must be conducted primarily in Australia and address the topic and scope of the funding round.
4. The research must be approved by an authorised ethics committee, if applicable. Please note that grant payments may be withheld until ethics approval has been obtained.

• Email: foundation@dementia.org.au