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TRI · Resources · LINC Grant

LINC Grant Program

Supporting new collaborations

The Leading Innovations through New Collaborations (LINC) program provides dedicated funding for new research collaborations between early to mid-career researchers based at TRI and clinicians based at Metro South Health, Mater, or the Children’s Health Queensland (oncology Department). The scheme offers $50,000 grants to foster new translational research collaborations between researchers and clinicians.

In support of the LINC grant scheme, TRI runs networking events throughout the year to provide clinicians and researchers with opportunities to meet and learn more about each other’s research areas and collaboration opportunities.

Applications for 2024 Grant Rounds are now closed.

View 2024 Guidelines 

 

Funding Collaboration at TRI

“This scheme helps support new ideas that are reflective of the evolving needs of the patient. This approach means medical advancements are clinically relevant, while being based on the latest scientific discoveries.”

Associate Professor Helen Benham

Executive Director, Translation

Apply for a LINC grant

Receive up to $50,000 in funding to develop a groundbreaking collaborative research project.

Application process

Applications for 2024 Grant Rounds are now closed

The LINC Scheme offers successful applicants $50,000 over two years to develop a novel, collaborative research project focused on meeting a clinical need as well as obtaining preliminary proof-of-concept data.

Projects must be led jointly by an early to mid-career researcher based at the Translational Research Institute and a clinician employed at Mater Health or an early to mid-career clinician employed by either Metro South Health or Children’s Health Queensland (Oncology Department).

FAQs

The TRI Engagement team offer regular programs on clear communication of research and its potential impact. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions, for more information contact funding@tri.edu.au

What if I don’t have a clinical or scientific collaborator?

TRI’s engagement team may be able to assist in connecting you and our networking events are also designed to create collaboration opportunities.

Must the Principal Investigator/ clinician be from Metro South Health, Mater Health or CHQ?

Principal Investigators must be from these hospitals, however CIs from other hospitals are also eligible.

Does the collaboration have to be new?

Yes, to be eligible, this needs to be a new collaboration for the Principal Investigators. You are still eligible if your mentors or Group/Department leaders have previously collaborated.

Do I need a research plan developed to apply?

No. An outline of your project should be submitted with your application. Grant recipients have 12 months to develop their plan and secure necessary approvals.

Are past recipients welcome to apply again?

Yes. If you have previously been awarded a LINC Grant, you are able to submit new applications for new grant rounds.

Tips for Success

To write a successful grant application you need to be able to clearly communicate your research and its potential impact on healthcare, as well as understand the ecosystem surrounding it. Here are our top tips:

Make sure your application is simple, concise, and easy to understand

Do not use jargon or acronyms (ever!)

Explain the importance/ significance of your work to date and proposed work

Identify the healthcare problem and the difference your research can make

Consider engaging with a health consumer to gain their perspective