Aboriginal Heart Health Grants

All projects must be led by a Lead Chief Investigator who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Aboriginal Medical Services, Aboriginal peak bodies, local health districts, specialty health networks and other public health organisations.

Researchers from universities, medical research institutes and not-for-profit organisations are also eligible to apply.

Information webinar: 16 October 2024, 12pm – 1pm – Register here

The Office for Health and Medical Research will host an information webinar to help applicants understand NSW Health requirements and gain advice on how to prepare a high quality EOI. There will also be an opportunity for applicants to ask any questions about the grant round.

Registrations for Sax Support: 18 October 2024 – Register here

The Sax Institute is offering two optional services for Aboriginal Heart Health Grant applicants:

1. a concierge service that links applicants to academic partners or researchers with appropriate methods expertise for the project
2. support with the development of applications.

Further information about the Sax Institute support service is in the Grant Guidelines on page 12.

Depending on the number of expressions of interest received, this timeline may be shortened.

NSW Health invites eligible researchers to submit an Expression of Interest for Aboriginal Heart Health Grants. 

The Application process includes two stages:

Stage 1: Expression of Interest

1. All EOIs should be submitted by email to MOH-OHMRGrants@health.nsw.gov.au by 5pm (AEDT) on 13 December 2024.
2. Applicants must use the Expression of Interest Form above and attach any supporting evidence. Please submit both a word and PDF version of the application.
3. All email applications will receive an email to acknowledge receipt within 72 business hours. It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up if no acknowledgement email is received.
4. The maximum email size is 20MB. Larger emails will be rejected by the NSW Health server and you may not be notified that the email has been rejected.

Any queries regarding Aboriginal Heart Health Grants may be directed by email to: MOH-OHMRGrants@health.nsw.gov.au.

Stage 2: Full application

Detailed instructions will be provided to applicants successful at EOI stage.

Further information around the application submission process is in the Grant Guidelines on page 14.

Researchers may find the following resources useful in developing their application.

Aboriginal Health Ethics Guidelines Key Principles – AHMRC

AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research

AIATSIS Engaging with traditional owners

AIATSIS Principles for engagement in projects concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities | NHMRC

NSW Aboriginal Health Plan 2024‑​2034 – Aboriginal health

NSW Ministry of Health: Quick-Guide-on-Undertaking-Appropriate-Aboriginal-Health-Research

Pathways into Research Toolkit  – Lowitja Institute

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