Research Trust Fund

The Research Trust Fund of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW invites applications from individuals or research teams in the field of psychosocial research in schizophrenia for funding of up to $50,000 for one year for a single project or support of a doctoral student for up to $15,000 per year up to three years.

Objectives of the Research Trust Fund

To provide financial support for research projects

• Examining psychosocial factors and how they relate to schizophrenia
• To pilot novel psychosocial treatments in schizophrenia
• Examine the role of clubhouses or other programs in the provision of recovery services in schizophrenia

Eligibility Criteria

• Researchers must be based in NSW
• The project must address the research aims of the research trust funds
• The project must be completed within 3 years
• Joint funding with other funding organisations would be considered

Applications

Only one application from any one organisation will be accepted.

All enquiries and applications should be forwarded to the
Mr John McAuliffe
Secretary,
Research Trust Fund of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
Locked Bag 5014
Gladesville 1675
Or
Email - john@sfnsw.org.au
Ph – 02 9879 2600

Closing date – 5.00 pm Wednesday 30 September 2009. Late applications will not be considered.

Application Format

Applications must specify :-
• Aims
• Background
• Research methods
• Expected outcomes
• Significance
• Budget.

The submission length must be no more than 4 A4 pages in a minimum of 12pt font.

In addition please submit a Curriculum Vitae of all investigators and a list of publications in NHMRC format.

Successful applicants will be required to

• Present their findings at the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Annual Forum in Sydney
• Acknowledge the Research Trust Fund in any publication originating from research funded by this grant

Terms

• The decision of the trustees is final and not subject to negotiation
• Funding must be used for the purpose stated in the application
• Organisations are required to submit an annual report 12 months after receiving funding
• GST incurred by a recipient organisation will not be funded by the Research Trust Fund

About the Research Trust Fund

The Research Trust Fund was established in 1989, by Schizophrenia Fellowship, to develop a secure fund committed to enabling research into mental illness. The Trust Fund is run by Trustees, who take professional advice on financial investments and also seek external technical advice when assessing grant applications. The Trustees are all volunteers and the advice is provided on a pro-bono basis.

The first batch of grants was made in 1993, and grants continue to be made every year or second year. The Trustees call for submissions on an annual or biennial basis. The call for applications is posted on the Fellowship’s website and sent out to universities and researchers.

Any kind of research into mental illness qualifies for consideration for funding, provided it is conducted in NSW and satisfies criteria set out by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The Fellowship's Research Trust Fund is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a charity (Registered Charity No. CC26807) for which donations are tax deductible.

To donate to the Research Trust Fund please download and complete the form here.