The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance Clinical Themes Initiative (CTI) was established to bring together key stakeholders to collaboratively develop a strategy to address unmet needs and improve patient outcomes in the following identified priority areas with the cross-cutting theme of improving outcomes for First Nations’ Peoples:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Arrhythmia
  • Stroke
  • Hypertension

 

A key aspect of the CTI is the harnessing of collective knowledge to develop a transformational strategy and underpinning proposals that aim to deliver impact.

CTI seed funding

The Snow Medical Research Foundation is a key supporter of the ACvA and have generously provided dedicated funds to drive transformative demonstration projects that address critical cardiovascular and stroke challenges within the CTI framework.

 

We will be seeking projects to fund through a targeted EOI call.

 

We anticipate to support up to 2 projects at a maximum value of $75k each.

 

Proposals selected through this initial round may undergo further development in collaboration with the ACvA to refine and strengthen proposals to ensure they are well positioned to attract further funding.

Process and Timeline

  • 13th November 2024: The CTI EOI will be launched in line with the ACvA AGM.
  • 21st November 2024: A briefing session will be held with CTI leadership.
  • 31st January 2025: EOI closes. Applications will be reviewed by an independent committee.
  • 28th February 2025: Review process closes. Recommendations by independent committee will be put forward to the ACvA Board for final approval.
  • March 2025: Contract discussions.
  • Funding will commence upon execution of contracts.

How to apply

  1. Download the CTI Expression of Interest below and review the information provided, ensuring that you meet the eligibility criteria.
  2. If you have any questions, head over to the FAQ page. If you still have unanswered questions, please get in touch with the project contacts.
  3. Submit your EOI by the deadline (31st Jan 2025) to acva@ozheart.org
  4. Once submitted, we will provide an email confirmation of receipt.
  5. ACvA will keep you updated on the review progress and may contact you for further information.
  6. We aim to notify applicants of the funding outcome in March 2025.

Project contacts

Catherine Shang catherine.shang@ozheart.org

Meng Hsu meng.hsu@ozheart.org