Support for WA Cohort Studies as valuable resource for Western Australia and beyond
30/10/2023
Seven cohort studies will receive funding through the inaugural WA Cohort Studies-Operational Support Program (WACS-OSP).
The WACS-OSP aims to provide operational funding necessary for cohort studies to continue to contribute to the delivery of clinical outcomes, changes to health policy and translational health outcomes.
The program funded by the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, is providing grants based on an assessment of research excellence which will be based on eligible research grant income, number of PhD students supported, and the number of new projects supported by the cohort study over the previous three years.
The WA Cohort Studies-Operational Support Program recipients are shown below:
| Cohort study | Responsible entity | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Raine Study | The University of Western Australia | $352,071 |
| Cancer Blood Biomarkers Study | Edith Cowan University | $97,356 |
| Busselton Health Study | Busselton Population Medical Research Institute | $500,000 |
| PLAY Spaces and Environments for Children’s Physical Activity Study (PLAYCE) Cohort | Telethon Kids Institute on behalf of the University of Western Australia | $114,972 |
| The Respiratory Centre Cystic Fibrosis Biobank (BANK CF) | Telethon Kids Institute on behalf of the University of Western Australia | $221,833 |
| The ORIGINS Project (ORIGINS) | Telethon Kids Institute on behalf of the University of Western Australia | $499,497 |
| Western Australia (WA) Paediatric Cancer Cohort | Telethon Kids Institute on behalf of the University of Western Australia | $214,271 |
Last Updated:
31/10/2023