The Targeted Call for Research (TCR): Improving infection prevention and control in residential aged care homes 2023 grant opportunity aims to inform evidence-based interventions for the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) programs and support IPC leads in public and private residential aged care homes across Australia.
Applications received during the call were peer reviewed by an expert panel. Following peer review, 4 applications were funded by NHMRC. Details of the awarded grants are provided in the Funding outcomes table.
| App ID | Chief Investigator A | Application Title | Administering Institution | Budget | Grant duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2035342 | Prof Anton Peleg | Optimised infection prevention and control study in residential aged care homes (OPTICS) | Monash University | $998,995.90 | 2024 to 2027 |
| 2034723 | Prof Ramon Shaban | Establishing standards for the governance, program elements and practice of infection prevention and control in residential aged care in Australia | University of Sydney | $745,287.20 | 2024 to 2027 |
| 2032909 | Dr Joanne Tropea | IMMERSE-2 IMpleMenting Effective infection prevention and control in ReSidential aged carE: Communities of Practice for IPC Leads | University of Melbourne | $990,731.50 | 2024 to 2027 |
| 2035155 | Dr Su-yin Hor | Partnering with residents, families and carers for person-centred infection prevention and control in residential aged care: developing strategies that are compassionate, appropriate and safe | University of Technology Sydney | $991,077.60 | 2024 to 2027 |