Targeted Research Equipment Grant

Submitted applications will be reviewed to ensure they adhere to all eligibility requirements. All applications must include the submission of the following:

• REG Application Form
• REG Funding Requested and Access Spreadsheet
• Endorsement Letter – Administering Institution
• Procurement Plan / Quote for Equipment
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of each named Investigator
• Endorsement Letter – Chief Investigator of a current Cancer Institute NSW Translational Cancer Research Capacity Building Grant

• Located in NSW

  The Chief Investigator must be employed at a university, hospital or major research institution located within NSW (may be located at more than one institution). The nominated Administering Institution and equipment once purchased must be located in NSW.

• Endorsement by a Chief Investigator of a current Translational Research Capacity Building Grant

  The application must be endorsed by a Chief Investigator who currently holds a Cancer Institute NSW Translational Research Capacity Building Grant. The Chief Investigator may endorse TWO applications.

• Administering Institution Endorsement

  Applications must nominate a single Administering Institution who will be responsible for the management of the grant and will enter into a Competitive Grants Agreement. The Administering Institution must have in place policies and procedures for the administration of public funds; for the management of Intellectual Property; and for proper conduct of research in relation to ethics. Additionally, the Administering Institution must have good scientific practice, and will provide appropriate infrastructure to allow the research supported by the grant to be undertaken

• Need (25%)

  The defined need and usage of the equipment for the proposed research is clearly articulated, including evidence that the access to the requested equipment is currently not available or easily accessible locally. This should demonstrate that the intended usage of the equipment by the research team will substantially improve research productivity.

• Significance (25%)

  The excellence of the research proposal, based on the rationale, design, and methodology. The anticipated value-add and impact of the proposed equipment to the existing and new research programs and more broadly to cancer research in NSW. The potential for this proposed equipment to bring innovative and/or novel approaches to cancer research.

• Track Record (25%)

  Demonstration of relevant professional qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and resources of the Chief Investigator to use the requested equipment in the proposed area of research. The ability of the Chief and Co-Investigators to deliver the desired research outcomes based on previous successes.

• Sustainability (25%)

  The clarity and strength of the Sustainability Plan for the continuous usage and the maintenance of the equipment, including related policies and management plans. This plan should also include promotion and communication strategies to enable ongoing and equitable access of the equipment for other researchers within NSW.