Below the Belt Research Fund

• Pilot studies (including generating data to support a larger research project)
• Translational research that may lead to an ANZUP project or form part of an existing project
• Innovative sub-studies e.g. psycho-oncology or nursing projects
• Seed funding to start a high priority ANZUP study that has a high likelihood of receiving ongoing funding from another source.

• Be an ANZUP member with a minimum of 12 months membership and an active contributor to ANZUP activities
• Acknowledge ANZUP’s contributions towards ongoing development and any associated outputs of the funded research
• Acknowledge ANZUP and the Below the Belt Research Fund in any publications or presentations as a result of the Below the Belt Research Fund
• Attend relevant subcommittee meetings to provide updates on the project and present a final report at an Annual Scientific Meeting
• Provide a formal written report at the completion of the project to the ANZUP SAC
• Provide a summary report for use in ANZUP publications
• As this research fund is supported by philanthropic funds, the successful recipients must ensure that any on-costs are not taken out of this grant.

A grant review panel will be appointed by the ANZUP SAC to assess the applications and will include consumer representation. Within the framework of the above requirements, the following specific criteria will be used as part of the review and selection process;

• Scientific excellence, i.e. quality of research methods (20%)
• Significance and/or innovation (20%)
• Feasibility, i.e. likelihood of successful completion (20%)
• Alignment with goals and objectives of ANZUP (20%)
• Potential to leverage additional funds (20%)