ASCTS RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Supporting Research in Cardiothoracic Surgery
PURPOSE
The aim of the ASCTS Research Foundation is to foster and support research in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The proportion of funds from national granting bodies such as the NHMRC, Heart Foundation and RACS going to support research in cardiovascular surgery is very small. Realising the importance of research to the development and long-term welfare of the specialty of cardiothoracic surgery, the ASCTS has established a foundation to support research.
Recognising that trainees are eligible to receive RACS grants, the ASCTS Research Foundation is devoted primarily to cardiothoracic surgeons. It is recognised that it is difficult to fund a research project completely but that obtaining funding via a competitive process such as an ASCTS Foundation grant can assist in attracting matching funds from other sources such
as hospitals or private benefactors. Call for Applications for Research Grants 2009
The ASCTS Research Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual research grants. Five grants of $15,000 each were awarded in 2008. Applications can be made by financial ASCTS members through the ASCTS Science and Education Committee. Application forms can be obtained from the ASCTS website, www.ascts.org. The closing date for applications for 2009 research grant is Friday 14th August, 2009. The award will be announced at the ASCTS Annual Scientific Meeting to be held in Noosa, 5-8 November 2009.
The following conditions apply to ASCTS Foundation Grants:
1. The grant must be taken up and expended in Australia or New Zealand.
2. The recipient of the grant should report to the Foundation each year on the progress of their research.
3. On completion of the project a report of the ASCTS Foundation Sponsored Research should be given as an oral presentation at the Annual ASCTS Scientific Meeting and at the completion of the project, a final report must be presented to the Foundation.
Funding the Foundation
The Foundation is funded by ASCTS proceeds of meetings, by commercial sponsors and by donations from members and friends of the ASCTS. Donations can be made by credit card, cheque or bank draft. Download the form from here.
Related Sites.
The Baird Institute supports research into Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. More details on its activities can be gained by clicking on this link.
