• Up to $50,000 funding
  • Short to medium-term trauma research projects
  • Regional, rural and remote focus
  • Clinician-led evidence generation

The Trauma Care Research Grants form part of the Special Research Grants Program ‘Trauma Care in Regional, Rural and Remote Queensland’, funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC).

Projects aim to strengthen the evidence base for trauma care, identify barriers to optimal treatment, and support the translation of findings into improved clinical practice and health policy.

Research that builds capability among regional, rural and remote clinicians and supports early-career and novice researchers is strongly encouraged.

This funding stream is designed for original research projects conducted in Queensland that generate new, generalisable knowledge to improve trauma care beyond the local setting.

How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: 6 July 2026 (10am)

Applications for Trauma Care Research grants are now closed and the documentation below is for reference only.

STEP 1 - READ THE GUIDELINES

Download and read the Funding guidelines to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and for detailed information on completing your application.

Funding Guidelines R6 (PDF) >

STEP 2 - SUBMIT SUPPORT REQUEST

Clinician-researchers who require support for their research projects are strongly encouraged to contact EMF and specify their support needs. EMF will endeavour to connect potential applicants with research guides and research mentors who will provide support and guidance. Please use this template to specify your support needs and email the request to grants@emfoundation.org.au.

Support Request Template (WORD) >

The following researchers from the Jamieson Trauma Institute are available for mentoring support:

- Dr Clifford Afoakwah, Senior Research Fellow
- Prof Cate Cameron, Principal Research Fellow
- A/Prof Shahera Banu, Data Analyst
- Dr Panos Barlas, Principal Research Fellow
- Mr Brett Droder, Health information Manager
- Ms Esther Jacobson, Research Coordinator
- Dr Alejandro Melendez Calderon, Principal Research Fellow
- Dr Catherine Niven, Research Fellow
- Mr Isaac Salisbury, Research Officer
- Dr Tanya Smyth, Research Fellow
- Prof Kirsten Vallmuur, Chair of Trauma Surveillance and Data Analytics
- Ms Jacelle Warren, Statistical Analyst

Mentor Profiles >

STEP 3 - PREPARE THE APPLICATION

You can use this template to build your grant application prior to submitting via our grant management platform, SmartyGrants.

Please note SmartyGrants is not Word compatible therefore the online grant application will need to be populated by copying the content into the online form.

Grant Application Template R6 (WORD) >

You can use this template to prepare your budget request.

Budget Preparation Template (EXCEL) >

EMF requires you to submit an Application Certification document with your application.

The Principal Investigator, the Head/s of Department/s (or equivalent) and the Administering Institution are required to sign the Application Certification Document which must be uploaded with the application.

Application Certification Document (WORD) >

STEP 4 - LODGE THE APPLICATION

EMF uses SmartyGrants to process your application. The link above will take you to SmartyGrants where you can start, complete and submit your application.

APPLY ON SMARTYGRANTS >

The SmartyGrants Help Guide explains the steps you need to take to complete and submit your grant application.

SMARTYGRANTS HELP GUIDE >

NEED HELP?

Should you have any questions please contact the EMF Research Team on (07) 3112 8668 or email grants@emfoundation.org.au.