The SHPA Research and Development Grants Program was set up in its current form in 1984 with the objective of improving, through research, study and demonstration, the techniques and practice of administration, planning, delivery and evaluation of hospital pharmacy services in Australia.
Read the Research & Development Grants Advisory Committee's Special Report to Members (members only) which details the feedback obtained at the November 2005 Breakfast Session the SHPA 27th Federal Conference in Brisbane.
The main focus of this session was to: - Gather direct feedback from SHPA members regarding the SHPA Grants and Awards Program
- Determine the continuing support for such a Program
- Seek suggestions for change/improvement of the Program
Aims
The aims of the program are to: - encourage original research in hospital pharmacy practice and related areas; and
- foster professional development amongst SHPA members.
Who can apply
Unless otherwise stated in the grant conditions, grants are open to all members of SHPA, including student and technician members. However applicants must have a minimum of 12 months current membership to be eligible to receive a grant, except student members (including pre-registrant members) who must have at least 3 months current membership. The date of membership commencement is listed in each member's certificate. SHPA members can apply for funding for scientific research, projects, courses of study, conference attendance, study tours or other development activities.
Research and Development Grants Advisory Committee
Members of the Research and Development Grants Advisory Committee include: a Federal Councillor, a nomination from Federal Council, a practising hospital pharmacist, an appropriate academic (e.g. a clinical pharmacologist), a Branch Committee member from the region hosting the Committee. The Committee has the power to co-opt to a maximum of eight members.
Current Committee Members
Ms Anna McClure, Chair
Pharmacy Department, Repatriation General Hospital, SA
E: Anna_McClure@internode.on.net
Ms Sharon Goldsworthy
Pharmacy Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, SA Mr Greg Roberts
Pharmacy Department, Repatriation General Hospital, SA
Ms Joy Gailer
Pharmacy Department, Repatriation General Hospital, SA
Dr Sepehr Shakib
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA |
