Applications are now open for HeartKids Australia's Grants-In-Aid Program!

HeartKids Australia is seeking applications from Australian researchers for project funding of between $20,000 and $50,000 to be funded in 2015 under our Grants-in-Aid program. Applications close on Friday October 3, 2014.

To fulfil HeartKids Research Criteria proposed research projects will need to contribute to at least one of the following objectives:

• reducing mortality and/or morbidity from childhood heart disease (CHD)
• reducing the incidence of CHD
• developing preventative measures to reduce CHD
• improving early detection of CHD
• understanding the causes and disease process of CHD
• gaining a better understanding of the consequences of CHD and its treatment including neurological, cognitive or social impacts on children affected by CHD and how these issues may be addressed
• improving the quality of life of children affected by CHD.
• improving the long term management of heart disease that is clinically manifest in childhood.

Click here for more information and application process.