Nurses Board of Victoria Legacy Limited (NBVLL) Grants and Fellowships are now open. Applications close 4.00pm Friday 3 February

More information about the grants available can be view at the Royal College of Nursing website.

MONA MENZIES POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANT - click here to view application form. 

Value: $50,000                     

The purpose of this grant is to facilitate postdoctoral research that relates to improving health outcomes across a number of areas, and/or changing the scope of practice and nursing and midwifery. Registered nurses (division 1) and/or midwifes, working in Victoria with a doctoral qualification who propose to conduct research will be considered, provided the research is related to the Victorian public. Grants are not available for research projects undertaken as part of studies towards an academic award. 

ELLA LOWE GRANT - click here to view application form.

Value: $50,000         

The purpose of this grant is to facilitate research, education or program evaluation in any clinical setting that has the potential to lead to better patient outcomes. This grant is available to any registered nurse (division 1) who is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia working in Victoria, who proposes to conduct activities as outlined above. Grants are not available for research projects undertaken as part of studies toward an academic award.

MAJOR RESEARCH GRANT - click here to view application form.

Value: $20,000         

The purpose of this grant is to facilitate research that relates to improving health outcomes across a number of areas, and/or changing the scope of practice and nursing and midwifery. This grant is available to any registered nurse (division 1) and/or midwife registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia working in Victoria who proposes to conduct research as outlined above. Grants are not available for research projects undertaken as part of studies toward an academic award.

JUNE ALLEN PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT GRANT - click here to view application form.

Value: $3000            

The purpose of this grant is to enable registered nurses (division 1) who are directly or indirectly involved in clinical practice in any clinical setting to undertake activities that will enhance and develop innovative approaches to nursing and midwifery practice. Eligible activities may include small clinically based projects, mentoring in clinical practice or professional education including small modules or seminars. Funding is not available for education leading to an award e.g. postgraduate qualification. 

ENROLLED NURSE PRACTICE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS - click here to view application form.

Value: $3000            

The purpose of this grant is to enable enrolled nurses (division 2) who are directly or indirectly involved in clinical practice in any clinical setting, to undertake activities that will enhance and develop innovative approaches to nursing and midwifery practice. Enhancements may include changes to practice and policy development. Eligible activities may include small clinically based projects, mentoring in clinical practice or professional education including small modules or seminars. Funding is not available for education leading to an award e.g. postgraduate qualification.

MARJORY TAYLOR FELLOWSHIP - click here to view application form.

Value: $3000            

The purpose of this fellowship is to support registered nurses (division 1) working and living in the Barwon region of Victoria in their efforts to undertake nursing and midwifery education (courses or professional development), to advance their knowledge and skills in their particular field, or undertake research relating to nursing and midwifery. 

WILLIAM COOPER FELLOWSHIP  - click here to view application form.

Value: $3000            

The purpose of this fellowship is to enable registered nurses (division 1) who are directly or indirectly involved with caring for patients with cancer in Victoria to undertake activities that will enhance nursing practice. The Fellowships will be awarded to assist the development of innovative approaches to enhancing nursing practice. Eligible activities may include projects for changing clinical practice, mentoring in clinical practice or professional education including small modules or seminars. Funding is not available for education leading to an award e.g. postgraduate qualification.