Glaucoma Australia’s ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grant Applications Opening Soon
1 April 2023
Applications for the annual Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants will open on 1st May 2023, with the successful recipient(s) being announced on World Sight Day, 12th October 2023.
“We are very proud to fund Australian glaucoma research through our Quinlivan Research Grant program. Research is an area which I am personally very passionate about. I have spent many years leading various not-for-profit organisations who have had a strong medical research focus. One of the things I admire most about Glaucoma Australia is the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting local research. Nowhere is this more evident than Glaucoma Australia’s Quinlivan Research Grant which is awarded annually to Australia’s leading glaucoma researchers,” says Glaucoma Australia CEO Richard Wylie.
Patron of Glaucoma Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of Australia, said “I am delighted to see Glaucoma Australia’s commitment to supporting high quality glaucoma research in Australia. This work will significantly improve the lives of people with glaucoma through better detection and treatment.”
The William A Quinlivan Research Fund was established in 2006 by the late Mr Marcus Quinlivan in honour of his father. Since the fund was created, Glaucoma Australia has committed over $1.5 million towards glaucoma research which improves quality of life for people diagnosed with glaucoma through better detection, treatment, and monitoring.
Glaucoma Australia will invest up to $200,000 in this funding round and anticipates between 1 and 4 grants will be awarded. All projects are to be completed within 3 years of grant allocation and seed fund grants can be used to apply for further funding with NHMRC or other agencies.
Glaucoma Australia is committed to supporting research which focuses on the following four domains:
Increasing the rate and reliability of early detection of glaucoma
Improving the treatment and care experience
Improving the quality and experience of monitoring glaucoma progression
Providing management tools to improve the quality of life for people with glaucoma
The Glaucoma Australia ‘Quinlivan’ Research Grants are awarded following rigorous evaluation, based largely on the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) process, along with peer review, to ensure that the successful applicants meet the highest standards. Submissions are reviewed by the Glaucoma Australia Independent Research Panel consisting of internationally recognised experts in glaucoma research including the fields of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Pharmacy.
Applications for this year’s Grant close at 5pm (AEST) Friday 9th June 2023 and are available at https://glaucoma.org.au/i-treat-glaucoma/quinlivan-research-grants
For more information, please email research@glaucoma.org.au
Richard Wylie
Chief Executive Officer
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