WA Cohort Studies – Operational Support Program 2024-25

The WA Cohort Studies – Operational Support Program 2024-25 (WACS-OSP) provides support to eligible Western Australian cohort studies, to ensure the ongoing operations and contributions to the delivery of clinical outcomes, changes to health policy and translational health outcomes.

The WACS-OSP will provide funding of up to $500,000 to WA based cohort studies who support a breadth of researchers who receive eligible grants, and who’s operations include a scientific advisory committee and a consumer and community advisory group. Support will be made available for the 2025-26 financial year.

Funding will be awarded based on demonstrable competitive excellence.

Program Status: Open for Applications

Applications close: 1:00 pm (AWST), Thursday 3 April 2025

The Application Form and Assessment of Research Excellence spreadsheet must be submitted via email in accordance with the Application Instructions included in the Guidelines and Conditions document and not via the Department of Health Grant Management System.

The Guidelines and Conditions, Application Form and Assessment of Research Excellence spreadsheet can be accessed below:

Any queries related to the program can be directed to the DOH.OMRI@health.wa.gov.au with the subject line beginning with ‘Query – WACSOSP2024-25’.

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