This funding opportunity is for future building within the First Nations cardiovascular health research community.

Proposed projects should be aimed at producing high-impact improvements in the cardiovascular health of First Nations People. Within this funding opportunity is the provision for an introductory research role for a First Nations Person.

The role should be embedded within the project, with mentoring and guidance provided by the projects Chief Investigator, with the purpose of encouraging and maintaining First Nations researchers.

What's the value of the grant?

Funding is provided for a period of three years with Capacity Building Stipend at 1.0 FTE (minimum of 0.5 FTE funded pro rata.

For applicants to be considered for funding, they must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The applicant will be considered the Chief Investigator A (CIA) on this project
• CIA must be from an NHMRC administering institution
• CIA must be based in Australia for at least 80% of the funding period
• It is highly recommended that the CIA is a First Nations Person or, if not, demonstrate how they are working closely with First Nations People for project co-design
• The introductory research role must be designed for a First Nations Person and could be offered as, but is not limited to:
  • PhD scholarship
  • Master's Degree by Research,
  • Research Nurse or
  • Research assistant or trainee
• CIA is not eligible for introductory research role

• Phone: (03) 9321 1581
• Email: research@heartfoundation.org.au