Applications for 2010 Raine Priming Grants closed on 18th March 2009.

Applications for 2010 Raine Priming Grants closed on 18th March 2009. 

The information remains on this site for the benefit of future candidates.

The Raine Research Committee wishes to provide Priming Grants for medical research scientists at an early stage in their career, particularly for those who are progressing towards an independent research career to assist them to become more competitive for national and international peer-review grants. (Priming Grant Conditions)

The Grants provide funding for research into any area of medical science that investigates the nature, origin and cause of human disease, and the prevention, cure, alleviation and combating of such disease.

The Grants are offered for a two-year period subject to annual review,and may be used to provide funding, or part funding, for salaries of researchers and/or technical staff, minor equipment, and consumables. The research is to be carried out at, or in association with, The University of Western Australia.

Full details, including the Application Form and Background Information to Candidates are available from:  http://www.raine.uwa.edu.au/grants