Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant

University of Queensland · 45 Compass Score

About this scholarship

The Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant was established and endowed in 2023 in memory of Dr Belinda Lloyd, a celebrated academic and passionate advocate for vulnerable people and communities. The awarded travel grant will be a minimum of: $3,000 for Higher Degree by Research students $7,000 for Early Career Researchers. A UQ alum, Dr Lloyd's work focused on policy contribution to promote health outcomes and harm minimisation, with a focus on alcohol and other drugs, mental health and self-harm. She published numerous reports as well as journal articles, presented globally at conferences, was an active collaborator with the Global Burden of Disease Program, and was interviewed regularly on national television and radio. Dr Lloyd believed research should have tangible real-world impact, and was a strong advocate for attending and networking at conferences. Dr Lloyd passed away in 2022. The Travel Grant will support travel-related costs for a HDR student and early career researcher (Academic levels A and B or their equivalent) within The University of Queensland's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences who have been accepted to attend and present their research at a relevant domestic or international conference.

Eligibility

You're eligible to apply if you are: enrolled as a HDR student within The University of Queensland's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. Or if you are: employed as an early career researcher (Academic Level A and B or their equivalent) within The University of Queensland's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. And you: will be conducting population health research in relation to accessibility, advocacy, destigmatisation, and/or harm minimisation are registered and accepted to attend a conference with either a poster or a presentation (abstract acceptance is not a requirement at the time of application, but proof of acceptance will be required for successful applicants).

Focus areas

Academic excellence

How to apply

Applications are made through the University of Queensland application portal. Always verify eligibility, supporting document requirements, and deadline timing on the provider's official page before applying.

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