Competition in health research: the experience of the John Curtin School of Medical Research
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2005-03-16
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Whitworth, Judith
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BioMed Central
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BACKGROUND: In 2002 the Australian National Competitive Grants System was opened to the
Institute of Advanced Studies at the Australian National University as part of a commitment to
transparency, competitiveness, and collaboration in national research funding.
RESULTS: The block grant to the John Curtin School of Medical Research had progressively eroded
over many years. Access to the National Competitive Grants Schemes and associated
infrastructure (through an agreed 'buy-in' price of 20% of block funding) has succeeded in its aims
and in reversing this progressive effective decrease in funding.
CONCLUSION: Access to the National Competitive Grant Scheme has allowed the John Curtin
School of Medical Research to contribute more broadly to Australia's health and medical research
effort through increased collaboration, in a transparent and competitive funding environment.
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Keywords: article; Australia; competition; financial management; health care policy; medical education; medical research; priority journal; public health
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Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2.5 (2005)
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