Lung Foundation Australia / Ludwig Engel

Lung Foundation Australia / Ludwig Engel Grant-in-Aid for Physiological Research 2014

Background Lung Foundation Australia invites applications for the Ludwig Engel Grant-in-Aid valued at $5,000 - to assist research in respiratory physiology. For the purpose of this Grant-in-Aid, Physiological Research is the use of any methodologies directed towards the elucidation of organ function and its understanding in a precise, quantitative manner. The funds may be used as a contribution towards equipment, personnel or other costs incurred in the conduct of research projects. The Grant-in-Aid was established in memory of Professor Ludwig Engel who died in 1992. Ludwig Engel was a distinguished Respiratory Physiologist who had made an outstanding contribution to respiratory science and medicine, both by his own endeavours and his influence on his colleagues. Through contributions of his many colleagues throughout Australasia and many other countries, the donations from pharmaceutical and medical technology industry and the Thoracic Society of Australian and New Zealand, a capital base has been established so that an annual Grant-in-Aid can be made.

Conditions 1. The successful applicant will each be required to submit a progress report six (6) months into the project and a final report at the conclusion of the project. Monies will be paid on the basis of 75% at the time of signing documentation and the balance on acceptance of the final report. 2. Grantees are expected to commence their project early in the year of the award. 3. If the Award is not taken up within twelve (12) calendar of months of being awarded, the monies will be forfeited. 4. Lung Foundation Australia is to be advised of any publications arising from this award. Any publication(s) arising from this research should acknowledge Lung Foundation Australia / Ludwig Engel Grant-in-Aid for Physiological Research as a source of support.

Eligibility Applicants must be a financial member of Lung Foundation Australia and a financial member / associate member of the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand.

Applications Applications will be assessed by the Research Sub-Committee of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. The judging criteria for the submitted application will be:

Criterion Weight Originality of idea and significance of hypotheses 25% Feasibility of project 25% Appropriateness of methods 25% Track record 25% Total 100%

Timelines

2013 4 November 5pm Closing time/date for applications 2014 3 February  Successful application will be notified by telephone followed by confirmation email and documentation  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email 4-9 April  Annual Scientific Meeting, TSANZ, Adelaide, SA

Contact details: Chris Emery Phone 07 3251 3600 Email: [email protected]

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Please refer to the Lung Foundation Australia website (www.lungfoundation.com.au) or the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand website (www.thoracic.org.au) to ensure all criteria have been met.

APPLICATION FORM

i) Please complete all sections of this form. ii) Use a minimum size 12 font iii) Send both a hard copy and an electronic copy of your application and of your curriculum vitae to: The Executive Officer Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand GPO Box 1491 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Email: [email protected]

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Postmark/electronic submission to be dated no later than Monday 4th November 2013.

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