Aboriginal Health Research Grant

Application deadline extended! Now closing 27 September 2022

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) is offering a $60,000 grant to support a research project that will improve Aboriginal health services.

EMHS expects the grant will encourage our staff and partners to develop innovative and ambitious solutions to service delivery challenges by conducting a rigorous research project that will translate into better outcomes for Aboriginal people.

• The project must commence by January 2023 and run for a maximum of 2 years.
• The project must relate to the provision of health services to Aboriginal people in a hospital or community setting, preferably within EMHS. Submissions related to Aboriginal mental health services are strongly encouraged.
• The project must have the potential to be translated into meaningful and enduring improvements to the health of Aboriginal people and communities.
• There must be a significant contribution to the project by EMHS employees, and the project must be substantially undertaken within EMHS, although the lead researcher can be from a partner organisation, such as a University or Medical Research Institute.
• The Lead Researcher must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Projects that form part of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) are encouraged.

How to Apply

Please read the guidelines for applicants (PDF 420KB) carefully and complete an application form (Word 110KB).

Email the completed Application Form and attachments, including researcher CVs to EMHS.REG@health.wa.gov.au by 4pm, 27 September 2022.

Know someone who might be interested and eligible?

Please forward this web address or send this flyer (PDF 160KB) to anyone you know who might be interested in applying for this grant.

Further Information

If you are thinking of applying for the grant, we encourage you to get in touch to discuss.

For further information about EMHS, scholarship eligibility or how to apply, please contact: