The public consultation by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on proposed updates to the Investigator and Synergy Grant assessment framework closes on Wednesday 4 December.
The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, the Heart Foundation and the state Cardiovascular Research Networks (CVRNs) have created a joint submission reflecting the concerns of the sector around changing the eligibility requirement for Emerging Leadership (EL) applicants.
We urge the NHMRC to re-consider this proposed change as:
- Research funding for EMCRs is already insufficient to meet the workforce needs
- Insufficient EMCR funding is contributing to career instability, low employment satisfaction, and poor workforce retention
- This proposed change may widen inequity gaps in funding for EMCRs
- Evidence and consultation to support this proposed change is lacking
You can read the complete submission HERE.
We encourage EMCRs to take part in this consultation and make their own submissions HERE.