08 Fall Details of Scholarship:

The Summer Foundation is pleased to announce the Allen Martin Research Scholarship 2017 sponsored by The Rotary Club of Kew. This scholarship follows on from previous rounds offered by the Victorian Brain Injury Recovery Association (VBIRA).

This scholarship is open to clinicians, health professionals and students who wish to conduct a new research project in the field of recovery in the community following acquired brain injury. The project must have a functional application to clinical/community practice. The award is valued at $5000 and needs to be utilised over a period of one year. Closing date for applications: Friday 20 October 2017.

This scholarship acknowledges the work of Allen Martin who showed great dedication and support towards advancing clinical knowledge and practice for people with complex brain injury, with particular emphasis on enhancing quality of life for persons living with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Applications will be reviewed by the Summer Foundation Scholarship Sub-Committee with the successful candidate to be announced at the Allen Martin Lecture on Wednesday 22 November 2017.

Applicant Details

Name:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Email:
Qualifications:

Title of Project

Aim(s) of the Research Project
(outline the main purpose of the project – max 200 words)

Area of Focus
(what area of recovery in the community following ABI is your project concerned with: consequences, treatment, management, rehabilitation and/or housing or support models? – max 200 words)

Enhancing Quality of Life
(indicate how your project demonstrates an intention of advancing clinical knowledge and application to clinical practice for people with ABI, with particular emphasis on enhancing quality of life for persons in
the community living with ABI – max 200 words)

Methodology (max 300 words)

(how is the research to be conducted? – max 300 words. Include details of the measurement to be used and how you intend to conduct the research including outcome measures where appropriate)

Timeline
(detailed timeline of the intended data collection and data analysis for the research project – use below table or insert alternate chart)

Timeline

Date	Description

Budget Proposal
(how will the Scholarship funds be spent? Indicate allocation of funds within the following categories: staffing, equipment, mileage, travel and other)

Proposed Budget Allocation
Description	Staffing	Equipment	Mileage/ Travel	Other	Total
$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total =	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Ethical Considerations

(indicate how ethical considerations within the project will be met – max 150 words)

Will the research project be conducted with any other investigators, organisations or institutions?
Yes	No

If Yes, please provide details (max 150 words)

Will the research project be funded by any other source?
Yes	No

If Yes, please provide details (max 150 words)

Is the study being conducted as part of a larger study?
Yes	No

If Yes, please provide details (max 150 words)

Is the applicant (principal researcher) the following?
Full-time student	Clinician/Health Professional

Reference

(please provide a reference from your academic/clinical supervisor or peer if working full-time
in the field)

Applicant Checklist

Yes	No
Is the purpose of the project clearly stated?
Does the project indicate clear benefit to people with ABI in the community?
Are ethical considerations described appropriate to the project?
Is the methodology explicitly provided and rigorous and justified?
Is the timeline sufficiently detailed?
Have questions 1-14 been answered?
Is a reference attached?
Email to louise.dixon@summerfoundation.org.au