2023 Osteopathy Research Grant Scheme now open

Applications are now open for the 2023 Osteopathy Australia Research Foundation Grants

As a professional association, Osteopathy Australia is engaged in a diverse range of activities from membership information and continuing education to policy development and lobbying. All activities have an overarching goal to enhance and promote the profession. The research foundation grant scheme specifically aims to promote, encourage, and support research that advances osteopathy.

Applications close on the 28 August 2022 at 5pm, AEST

Applications will be judged based upon alignment with research priorities of Osteopathy Australia’s strategic plan; capacity and credibility of the team of investigators; strengthening of collaborative research partnerships; quality of research design and methodology; significance, innovation, and impact of the research project; potential for extramural funding following project completion; budget justification; feasibility of the project.

For this round, Osteopathy Australia is offering funding for projects and seeding grants

Seeding grants are valued at up to $5,000 each. Seed funding is granted for research projects that can achieve a tangible outcome within 12 months of receipt of grant funds.

Project grants are valued at up to $12,500 each. Project funding is granted for research projects that can achieve a tangible outcome within 24 months of receipt of grant funds.

The number of grants awarded will depend on the quality and number of applications received. More information on the grants scheme, including forms and guidelines, can be found here: https://www.osteopathy.org.au/research/research-foundation-grant

If you have further questions or want to seek clarification on an application, please contact Shamona Eaves, Senior Research and Project Officer, Osteopathy Australia on 02 9410 0099 or via seaves@osteopathy.org.au