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2018 Vanguard Grant Application Page 1 of 15 Instructions to Applicants Welcome to the Heart Foundation's online application form. We would appreciate any feedback regarding our new online application process. Please send your feedback by email to: [email protected]. Award Details Instructions for completing this application, along with Eligibility and Award Stipulations can be found on our website: www.heartfoundation.org.au or by email: [email protected]. Please read these instructions carefully before submitting. All initial questions should be directed to the research office of your institution. The closing date for application is: Thursday 3 May 2018 at 5pm AEST. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is recommended that you submit this application to your Research Office by Tuesday 24 April 2018. Important Information Before submission, you will have an opportunity to review and print the application. Once you submit you will not be able to access or make changes to your application while it is under review by your Research Office. The Research Administration Officer at your Administering Institution will review your application and either endorse it or request changes to the application. If the application is endorsed, it will be submitted to the Heart Foundation - no further action will be required by the applicant. If the Research Administration Officer requires changes to the application, you will be notified via email. The Heart Foundation will reinstate your application to enable you to make changes (allow up to one business day for access to be reinstated. Once you have made your changes you must resubmit your application to the Administering Institution for final endorsement. The Heart Foundation will not make requests for missing documentation or provide opportunities to amend incorrectly completed applications. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be forwarded for peer review. Privacy Statement Your Personal Information is being collected by the Heart Foundation in order to assess your application for this award. If you are not successful in your application we will retain your application on file indefinitely. If you are successful in your application, then we will use your Personal Information to manage your award. We respect your privacy and embrace the principles contained in the Privacy Act. The Heart Foundation (we, us, our) is the National Heart Foundation of Australia and all associated Australian State and Territory Heart Foundation Divisions, full details of which can be found in our Privacy Notice. If you do not want to receive further communication from us (other than information that relates to this application and successful award) or if you have any questions about privacy please contact the Research Program at [email protected] or call (03) 9321 1581. Our APP privacy policy is set out in our Privacy Notice and details how you may complain about privacy issues and how we would deal with that complaint. It also explains how you can access, correct or update information we hold about you. A copy of our Privacy Notice is available at www.heartfoundation.org.au or on request. [HFPS06-140410-F] Acceptance of Use By continuing with this application you accept the Heart Foundation Online Grants Management System Terms and Conditions of Use.

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2018 Vanguard Grant Application

Page 1 of 15

Instructions to Applicants

Welcome to the Heart Foundation's online application form.

We would appreciate any feedback regarding our new online application process. Please send your feedback by email to: [email protected].

Award Details

Instructions for completing this application, along with Eligibility and Award Stipulations can be found on our website: www.heartfoundation.org.au

or by email: [email protected]. Please read these instructions carefully before submitting.

All initial questions should be directed to the research office of your institution.

The closing date for application is: Thursday 3 May 2018 at 5pm AEST. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

It is recommended that you submit this application to your Research Office by Tuesday 24 April 2018.

Important Information

• Before submission, you will have an opportunity to review and print the application.• Once you submit you will not be able to access or make changes to your application while it is under review by your Research Office. • The Research Administration Officer at your Administering Institution will review your application and either endorse it or request changes to the application. • If the application is endorsed, it will be submitted to the Heart Foundation - no further action will be required by the applicant.• If the Research Administration Officer requires changes to the application, you will be notified via email. The Heart Foundation willreinstate your application to enable you to make changes (allow up to one business day for access to be reinstated.• Once you have made your changes you must resubmit your application to the Administering Institution for final endorsement.

The Heart Foundation will not make requests for missing documentation or provide opportunities to amend incorrectly completed applications. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be forwarded for peer review.

Privacy Statement

Your Personal Information is being collected by the Heart Foundation in order to assess your application for this award. If you are not successful in your application we will retain your application on file indefinitely. If you are successful in your application, then we will use your Personal Information to manage your award. We respect your privacy and embrace the principles contained in the Privacy Act. The Heart Foundation (we, us, our) is the National Heart Foundation of Australia and all associated Australian State and Territory Heart Foundation Divisions, full details of which can be found in our Privacy Notice.

If you do not want to receive further communication from us (other than information that relates to this application and successful award) or if you have any questions about privacy please contact the Research Program at [email protected] or call (03) 9321 1581. Our APP privacy policy is set out in our Privacy Notice and details how you may complain about privacy issues and how we would deal with that complaint. It also explains how you can access, correct or update information we hold about you. A copy of our Privacy Notice is available at www.heartfoundation.org.au or on request. [HFPS06-140410-F]

Acceptance of UseBy continuing with this application you accept the Heart Foundation Online Grants Management System Terms and Conditions of Use.

Page 2 of 15 - Project Overview

Simplieed Project Title Insert Lay Title - 100 character maximum

Scientiec Project Title Insert Scientific Title - 300 character maximum

Project Start Date Insert Start Date- Q1 Jan 2019 or Q2 1 April 2019 or Q3 1 July 2019

Research Category Insert category the research applies to

Project Synopsis/Outcomes: Using lay

terms, describe the overall aims of the

research and expected cardiovascular

health outcomes. Avoid technical

terms. Your answer should be

suitable for release to media and

general publications.

Insert project brief which will be assessed and added to the

Heart Foundation website (if the project is successful).

2000 character maximum

Page 3 of 15 - Research Categories - Examples

Biology Brain and Nervous System

Condition Hypertension

Demographics Indigenous Populations

Diagnosis & Assessment ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Risk Factors Inherited Risk Factors/Genetics

Treatment Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning (RIPC)

Prevention Public Policy

Information Technology Web based tools

Categories Selected 8

Page 4 of 15 - Applicant Information

Applicant Title select your title

First Name insert your first name

Last Name insert your surname

Email insert your email address

Landline (include Area Code) insert your work phone number

Mobile insert your mobile number

Resident Status select appropriate response

Gender select appropriate response

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait

Islander descent?

select appropriate response

Citizenship or Residence Evidence

(and evidence of name change if

applicable)

Attach PDF of evidence (Passport etc) - 20MB maximum

Page 5 of 15 - Applicant Current Work Information

Position insert your current employment position title

Employer insert your current employer

Position Start Date insert the start date of this position

FTE insert FTE you are currently working at this organisation

Page 6 of 15 - Administering Institution Details

Institution Name select the Institution who will administer this award

Administering Institution Contact Person Details

Title select the research administering officer's title

First Name insert the research administering officer's first name

Last Name insert the research administering officer's surname

Landline (include Area Code) insert the research administering officers' phone number

Institution Email Address select the research administering officer's email address

Page 7 of 15 - Executive Summary

Relevance to the purpose of the

Vanguard Grant - How does the

proposed project test the feasibility of

an innovative concept in public health,

health services or clinical service

delivery?

Discuss the relevance to the purpose of the Vanguard grant - 2000 character maximum

Expected Outcomes - What outcomes

are expected from the project and how

might these outcomes lead to

improvements in cardiovascular

health? Will this study lead to larger,

more rigorous studies in the future? If

so, how is it proposed to fund these

studies?

Insert the expected outcome your project - 2000 character maximum

Page 8 of 15 - Other Chief Investigators

Title select other CI title

First Name insert other CI first name

Last Name insert other CI surname

Email insert other CI email

Landline (include Area Code) insert other CI work phone number

Mobile insert other CI mobile number

Role in Project discuss the other Chief Investigator's role in the project. 500 character maximum

Current Position Insert the CI's current employment position

Current Institution Insert the CI's current institution

Gender select appropriate response

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

select appropriate response

Title Assistant Professor

First Name Jane

Last Name Doe

Email [email protected]

Landline (include Area Code) 0300000000

Mobile 0400000000

Role in Project Assistant Professor Jane Doe will completing the data analysis

Current Position Data Analytics Specialist

Current Institution University of Sydney

Gender Prefer not to say

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

Prefer not to say

Example CI

Page 9 of 15 - Ethics Approvals

Is ethics required? select Yes or No

Please select the ethic

requirements associated

with your research:

Yes - select ethics approvals applicable to award

Please attach information

supporting ethics approval or

clearance (if available).

Please attach information supporting ethics approval or clearance (if available) - Only PDF documents are acceptable. The PDF files must not exceed 20MB.

Page 10 of 15 - Track Record of the Applicant

Please provide a brief summary of your

track record (including publications,

presentations, grants and awards)

focussing on aspects of track record,

training and skills relevant to the

proposed project.

Discuss the contribution you make/have made to the scientific community - 4000

character maximum

Page 11 of 15 - Project Plans

Please provide a brief summary of

your project plan.

Discuss your project plan - 1500 character maximum

Research Environment: Briefly

summarise the research

environment including quality/

experience of supervision,

international standing of lab,

facilities, infrastructure and funding

that is available to support your

proposed research.

Discuss the research environment - 1000 character maximum

Page 12 of 15 - Research Plan and Figures

Please provide and detailed

Research Plan. The Research Plan

is limited to three pages, including a

maximum of 15 references and must

be completed using Arial 12 point

font.

Upload the Research plan and figures in PDF - Documents uploaded in any format other than PDF will not be accepted. PDF files must not exceed 20MB or three pages.

Page 13 of 15 - Budget Information

Personnel (Not applicant)

Details (200 characters) insert information about the personnel expenses

Subtotal $ enter dollar amount for personnel

Equipment

Details (200 characters) insert information about the equipment expenses

Subtotal $ enter dollar amount for equipment

Maintenance

Details (200 characters) insert information about the maintenance expenses

Subtotal $ enter dollar amount for maintenance

Other

Details (200 characters) insert information about any other expenses not covered previously

Subtotal $ enter dollar amount for other expenses

Grand Total ($)

Details (200 characters) Total of expenses

Page 14 of 15 - Health Equity

Please describe how your

research will consider (or has

considered these populations?

Select appropriate response

Please provide details: Insert information - 1000 character maximum

This question will not form part of the assessment of your application.

The Heart Foundation is committed to addressing health inequity and to focusing on people who are disproportionately

affected by heart disease: people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, residents of regional, rural and remote areas,

Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Page 15 of 15 - Submit For Endorsement

Submit For Endorsement

Following this certification page, you will have the opportunity to review your full application prior to sending to your Research Office. You will be able to go back and make changes if necessary. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to make changes.

By submitting this form, an email notification will be sent to both the Heart Foundation and the Research Office at your Administering Institution. Your Research Office will review the application and either endorse it or return it for amendments. You will receive an email notification advising of the status of this application only when your Research Office has endorsed or returned your application.

If you or the Administering Institution do not receive email notifications, please check your spam folders and email settings.

Certification

I certify that all details provided in this application are correct and that I have read, understood, and have abided by the instructions associated with this application.

I confirm that all applicable parties (including Head of Department, Supervisors, Referees and Other Investigators) have reviewed and approved my application, and I have provided evidence of these approvals and agreements to my Administering Institution's Research Office. I also confirm that all applicable parties have read and understood the privacy statement.

I agree to carry out the project in accordance with the principles of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007). I acknowledge that all ethics approvals and clearances necessary to complete my project as outlined in this application will be in place before commencement of the work.

I also acknowledge that all supporting documentation has been provided with this application. I understand that my application will not be eligible for consideration by the Heart Foundation if this application is incomplete or lacking the required documents.

I confirm that I have complied with all instructions and understand that failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of the application from the review process.

By submitting this form, I understand my application will be reviewed by the Research Administration Officer at my Administering Institution for endorsement and final submission to the Heart Foundation.