ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Bupa Health Foundation is one of the leading charitable foundations dedicated to health in Australia.
We are committed to improving the health of the Australian community and ensuring the sustainability of affordable healthcare.
Our vision is to have enduring strategic partnerships with the research community, particularly those associated with universities, and deliver on our purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Since 2005 we have invested more than $30million in over 110 partnerships across the country and remain committed to contributing to a strong economy by helping promote and ensure better health for all Australians. Our latest highlights report, Building strong foundations for a healthy future showcases a range of initiatives that are doing just that.
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP GROUP
- Annette Schmiede, Executive Leader
- Alana Fisher, Operations Manager
- Dr Melina Georgousakis, Research & Policy Manager
- Donna Peek, Assistant to Executive Leader
- Dr Paul Bates, Chief Medical Officer, Bupa ANZ (Chair)
- Adam Longshaw, Director, Health & Benefits Management, Bupa Australia
- Jane Power, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer, Bupa ANZ
- James Howe, Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Bupa ANZ
- Richard Bowden, CEO, Bupa ANZ
- The Honourable Nicola Roxon (Chairman)
- Mr Richard Bowden
- Ms Jane Harvey
- Mr John Lorimer
- Mr Trevor Matthews
- Mr Bryan Mogridge, ONZM
- Ms Nicola Wakefield Evans
- Dr Lisa O’Brien
- Mr Hisham El-Ansary
- Mrs Emma Zipper (General Counsel and Company Secretary)
FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS
The Partnership Centre for Health System Sustainability will explore the issues impacting health care system sustainability, and develop and evaluate a set of implementable interventions that are appropriate from a clinical, patient and economic perspective.
https://www.healthsystemsustainability.com.au/
While experts have long been aware that this is an important period of development, researchers have only recently started to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding the processes by which genes, experiences and environments interact to influence development.
https://www.rch.org.au/ccch/first-thousand-days/
The Digital Health CRC aims to improve the health and health care of Australians and advance the economy through collaborative R&D that combines multi-disciplinary skills, industry knowledge, technologies, networks & data.
https://www.digitalhealthcrc.com/
EMERGING HEALTH RESEARCHER AWARD
- 1. Eligibility Criteria
- 2. Submit Nomination
- 3. Outcome
To be eligible, nominated researchers must be:
- An early career researcher - anytime from qualification but no more than 5 years past PhD or research higher degree. (Exceptions will be granted for career disruption due to carer’s responsibilities, illness, or disability.)
- An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Currently engaged in applied research activities that fall under one (or more) of the Bupa Health Foundation key focus areas of:
- Promoting wellness
- Chronic disease
- Empowering people about their health
- Promoting affordable healthcare
- Healthy ageing
Only one application is permitted per person.
Who can nominate?
Nominations must be completed by research supervisors and/or department heads who are directly involved in the work of the researcher. Organisational approval of nominations is required.
What are we looking for in a nomination?
Nominations should clearly detail information about the Emerging Researcher, their area of interest, an overview of their research area and its potential impact on the health of Australians.
What is the prize?
The recipient will be awarded a total of $25,000 (AUD) to further their career in research. Selected finalists will also receive a prize of $5,000
In addition, profiling of the recipient and finalists, and the nominating organisations, will take place across internal and external media.
How is the winner announced?
Finalists will be notified by Monday 29th October 2018.
Selected finalists will be invited to attend a Bupa Health Foundation event in late November 2018 where the recipient of the 2018 Emerging Health Researcher Award will be announced.
Congratulations to all finalists and to the 2017 Emerging Health Researcher of the Year – Dr Amanda McCullough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_xP9TXdQR4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSZ7uuO2GwY
FOUNDATION GRANTS PROGRAM
- 1. What we are looking for
- 2. The Process
- 3. Submit EOI
- 4. Outcome
What we are looking for
The overarching objective of the 2018 Foundation Grants Program is to support research that leads to improvements in mental health models of care in Australia, ultimately aiming to result in better mental health for the Australian community.
This includes outcome-driven research that increases understanding of the limitations of the current models of care and their funding levers and/or research that builds evidence on the effectiveness of innovative models of care.
The Foundation believes there is great value in bringing together diverse teams to solve complex problems and as such is looking to fund an alliance of organisations that will call upon their breadth of understanding, experiences and skills to deliver an innovative and bold research project.
For more information and criteria:
The Process
The 2018 Foundation Grants Program has a two-stage evaluation process.
STAGE ONE
In Stage One the Foundation is seeking EOIs to participate in the Program.
This will include information on the organisations who will make up the research alliance, as well as a high-level overview of the proposed research and its expected impact on improving mental health for the Australian community.
EOIs are to be submitted via the online webform by 9am Monday 17th September 2018. A downloadable working template of the online form is available here:
STAGE TWO
Successful EOI applicants will be notified by Tuesday 2nd October 2018, and invited to complete the full Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation including giving a presentation to the Grant Evaluation Committee in Sydney in the week commencing 5th November 2018.
Although submission of the RFP is by invitation only, the document is available to support applicants preparing their EOI to participate (stage one) in the Program:
Download full request for proposal
KEY DATES
(Indicative timing. The Foundation reserves the right to vary any time or dates in its discretion)
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Funding Round – Stage One Opens: |
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Stage One Closes: |
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Stage Two Commences: Dates for successful applications to present their research proposal to the Foundation Evaluation Committee will be agreed. |
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Unsuccessful applicant notification cut-off. |
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Week Commencing |
Presentations to the BHF Evaluation Committee (including draft Request for Proposal) |
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Stage Two Closes: |
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Week Commencing |
Successful applicant/s notified |
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December 2018 |
Contracting complete and notification to unsuccessful applicants |
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11th December 2018 |
Public announcement of successful applicant/s |
More detailed information on the timing and requirements for both stages of the evaluation process is provided in the full application guidelines.
The Foundation welcomes questions from potential applicants to ensure research proposals meet the aims and criteria for the 2018 Foundations Grant Program Funding. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for common questions.
The Foundation has also allocated time each week prior to EOI submission deadline for more detailed enquires. To make an appointment please contact the Foundation team via: foundation@bupa.com.au
Submit Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest applications are now closed. The next round will open in 2019.
If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to be advised of future funding opportunities, please email your details to foundation@bupa.com.au.
Outcome
The Bupa Health Foundation Grant Evaluation Committee and Board of Directors will use the following evaluation criteria to select the successful EOI applicant and the final decision on which project/s will ultimately receive funding.
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| It’s Impact | 30% |
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| The Team | 25% |
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| The Budget | 15% |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In the past the Foundation has given up to a total of $3 million each year to various initiatives.
The EOI is stage one. The Grant Evaluation Committee will review EOIs received and invite one or more applicants to complete the full Request for Proposal (stage two). Throughout this process the Foundation reserves the right to discuss with either potential or successful applicants’ possible modifications to proposals that could contribute to the success of the application or improve the potential outcome of the project to contribute to the Foundation's objectives.
FOUNDATION REPORTS
Highlights Report 2017 (PDF, 6.12Mb) Download Highlights Report (PDF, 6.12Mb) |
Highlights Report 2016 (PDF, 15.98Mb) Download Highlights Report (PDF, 5.78Mb) |
10 Year Anniversary Report (PDF, 5.78Mb) Download Highlights Report (PDF, 5.78Mb) |
2013 Highlights Report (PDF, 1.5Mb) Download Highlights Report (PDF, 1.5Mb) |
2012 Highlights Report (PDF, 3.8Mb) Download Highlights Report (PDF, 3.8Mb) |
2011 Highlights Report (PDF, 33.2Mb) Download Highlights Report (PDF, 33.2Mb) |
