ANZBMS/BHF Innovation Grant

Established in 1991, The Bone Growth Foundation Inc. trading as the Bone Health Foundation (BHF/Foundation) is a not-for-profit organisation that raises money for research and education into bone health and musculoskeletal conditions that affect Australians of all ages. The Foundation receives no government funding and relies solely on support from public and private individuals and organisations.

The Australian and New Zealand bone and mineral society represent a research community that has a proven track record of producing internationally competitive research outcomes which have a meaningful impact on individuals with poor bone health.

The bone and mineral research sector is currently experiencing unprecedented challenges and historic low funding rates in major and international funding schemes.

The ANZBMS and BHF have aligned purposes to enable rigorous research, advocacy and education focused on reducing the burden of bone disease. Together they are committed to ensuring this track record of excellence and impact, continues and thrives in the current climate of complex national funding conditions.

This Research Grant Application Guide serves to outline the overarching funding guidelines for the co-funded Health Innovation Grant . This document should be read before completing an application form.

This Research Grant Application Guide serves to outline the overarching funding guidelines for the co-funded Collaborative Interdisciplinary Grant. This document should be read before completing an application form.

The purpose of this grant is to deliver funding to test feasibility of innovative concepts to improve musculoskeletal health. The scope of projects includes clinical, public health and/or health services (including clinical service delivery) or biomedical research that may lead to larger, more rigorous studies and/or nationally competitive (NCG) grant funding. Specifically:

• Pilot studies and ‘stand-alone’ projects will be considered.
• Projects would be expected to produce tangible outcomes with the potential to further advance preclinical “proof-of-concept” outcomes or improve musculoskeletal health.

The maximum value of the grant is $AUD40,000 for an 18-month project. Applications Close 5pm AEST, Friday 3 November, 2023.

Information can be obtained from the ANZBMS Awards and Grants Web Page or the Bone Health Foundation

Application forms can be requested from research@bonehealth.org.au.

Grant Information

Download the ANZBMS/BHF Innovation Grant information document.

Grant Application

Application forms can be requested from research@bonehealth.org.au from Monday 11 September, 2023.