Research grants FAQs

How long will it take for the outcomes to be released?

We aim to have the outcomes announced within 60 days of the submission deadline.

Can I be named on multiple applications?

For the current round, you can be named as the Lead Investigator on only 1 application but may still be listed on the research team of other applications.

Do I have to be an osteopath or affiliated with Osteopathy Australia?

At least one member of your research team (this can be any member of the research team) will need to be an osteopath who is a member of Osteopathy Australia.

Can I apply for a grant if I have already completed my research?

No, we do not fund research retrospectively.

Can I use the funding to allow open-source publication?

Accordion content: Up to 20% of your budget may be allocated for dissemination e.g., publication (open and closed)

Can I be paid the grant money directly as an individual, rather than a university?

No, the grant funds must be paid through an academic institution.

Can I use grant money to cover staff wages?

Staff wages cannot be added to your budget if applying for a seeding grant but may be added to your budget if applying for a project grant.

Can I use grant money to purchase equipment?

Up to 40% of your budget may be allocated for equipment purchases. Justification must be provided in your budget outline.

Can my research focus on osteopathy in another country?

The primary focus of the research should be Australian osteopathy. While, for example, a comparison between countries may be accepted, the main focus should be Australian osteopathy.

How many people review my application?

A minimum of 2 reviewers will be allocated to each application.

Will I know who reviewed my application?

No, we undertake a single blind peer review process so you will not know who has reviewed the application.

Can I submit applications for research funding outside the grant round(s)?

Osteopathy Australia is committed to a clear and transparent process to underpin the awarding of any funding for research projects devised and directed independently by Osteopathy Australia. In general, we will only fund research projects associated with Osteopathy Australia-directed calls for applications. In very rare or exceptional circumstances, we may consider funding research outside of these structured funding rounds. Investigators wishing to be funded need to submit a request and these applications will be reviewed by the Research Committee based on research significance and methodology. Recommendations from the Research Committee will then be made to the Board. It is at the sole discretion of the Board to determine whether funding will be approved. Osteopathy Australia is not obligated to provide detailed reasons should an application not be approved by the Board. Requests should first be emailed to [email protected]