Pharmacy Daily | $5.77m for preventive research

SCIENTISTS across Australia have been invited to apply for up to $5.77 million in government funding to “investigate new and innovative ways to combat alcohol abuse, obesity and smoking”. Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the funding would help research and innovation become “key drivers in delivering better health outcomes for Australians. “With rising rates of chronic disease there has never been a more important time to pursue new and innovative ways to combat preventable diseases,” she said. The funding is being offered by the Australian National Preventive Health Agency under the new National Preventive Health Research Grants Program. The initial tranche of funding is available for research projects commencing next year, with no specified limit for each pplication and projects able to run for up to three years in duration. For more informationincluding application templates and guidelines see www.anpha.gov.au. Applications are due by 2pm AEST on Friday 30 September.

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