The Australian Resuscitation Council is now accepting applications for its 2025 Research Grant Scheme. This initiative supports research that advances resuscitation and first aid practices in Australia.

Key Information:

• • Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 per grant.
  • Duration: 24 months (extensions possible, but no additional funding).
  • Closing Date: Friday, 28th March 2025 (AEST). Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Submission: Applications must be emailed as a single PDF to [email protected] and named in the format SURNAME_2025 (e.g., JONES_2025).

Aims of the Scheme:
The Australian Resuscitation Council Research Grant Scheme aims to facilitate research in resuscitation and first aid practice in the Australian setting.

Preference will be given to projects that:

• • will contribute evidence to known gaps in scientific knowledge
  • addresses a link(s) in the ‘Chain of Survival’
  • have translational potential or will lead to larger project funding
  • are likely to be completed within 24 months.

Exclusions:

• • Reviews of any type (systematic, scoping, narrative, etc.) will not be funded.

Eligibility:

• • Open to both Experienced and Novice Principal Investigators.
    • Novice Investigators: Must include an experienced investigator as a supervisor and submit a letter of support.
    • Undergraduate Students: Eligible only if the research is part of an Honours degree.
  • Investigators with outstanding reports from previous Australian Resuscitation Council Research grants are ineligible unless acting as an experienced investigator on a novice grant.
  • Projects must not have funding from other sources, including State Branches.
  • The Principal Investigator must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

For further details see the documents linked below or for assistance, email: [email protected] .

Links:

• • Research Grant Guidelines
  • Research Grant Terms and Conditions
  • Application Form