Australia reworks research philanthropy to fill unmet need

Morgan, Branwen

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“…60 Moreover, funding success rates fell to 16.9% in 2013 and to 14.9% in 2014; 61 despite being an identified priority, funding for rheumatology research is not immune to these changes. Moreover, Australia does not have a strong tradition of philanthropic support for medical research, 62 and the largest non government funder of rheumatology research in Australia, Arthritis Australia, has an annual research budget approximately 1/40 the value of that of Arthritis Research Council UK. 63,64 Reductions in funding success rates not only affect active researchers, they also affect the environment in which young trainee special ists make career choices.…”

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Successes, challenges and developments in Australian rheumatology

Morand

Leech

2015

Nat Rev Rheumatol

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Australia is a geographically vast but sparsely populated country with many unique factors affecting the practice of rheumatology. With a population comprising minority Indigenous peoples, a historically European-origin majority population, and recent large-scale migration from Asia, the effect of ethnic diversity on the phenotype of rheumatic diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a constant of Australian rheumatology practice. Australia has a strong system of universal healthcare and subsidized access to medications, and clinical and research rheumatology are well developed, but inequitable access to specialist care in urban and regional centres, and the complex disconnected structure of the Australian healthcare system, can hinder the management of chronic diseases.

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Successes, challenges and developments in Australian rheumatology

Morand

Leech

2015

Nat Rev Rheumatol

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“…There is an extensive literature on philanthropy in general and in health care, and there are articles that address fund‐raising methods, philosophies, concepts, and critical analyses of philanthropy . However, this literature is non‐specific and of questionable transferability to medical education research, which is a unique and emergent field.…”

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Philanthropy in health professions education research: determinants of success

2017

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Philanthropy is a source of funding with the potential to significantly advance education research. Yet competence in fund-raising is not widely developed among medical education research leaders. Successful accessing of philanthropic sources of funding requires the ability to articulate the impact of philanthropy in medical education research in a way that will interest donors. This appears to be challenging for medical education leaders, who tend to frame their work in academic terms and have trouble competing against other fund-raising domains. Medical education research institutes and centres will benefit from developing greater understanding of the conception and practices of fund-raising.

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Philanthropy Funding for Neurosurgery Research and Program Development

Zusman¹,

Heary

Stroink

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Neurosurgery

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In times of fiscal and political uncertainty, philanthropy has become an increasingly important mechanism for building, maintaining, and expanding neurosurgical research programs. Although philanthropy has historically helped launch many hospital systems, scientists and clinicians have generally relied on government grants and industry investment to support research and program infrastructure. However, competition for funds from all sources has increased at the same time as the pipelines for those funds have eroded. Philanthropy can provide salary support to allow neurosurgeons to pursue research and, ultimately, advance the field to improve outcomes for patients. Funds raised can fill financial gaps to recruit and pay for needed research staff, equipment, and facilities. To foster charitable giving, institutions can develop both a culture and processes to promote and support philanthropy. Furthermore, it is essential to ensure that donor relationships are properly nurtured with ongoing stewardship. In addition to cultivating grateful patients, there are numerous creative models of fundraising for research that can be explored, including venture philanthropy, in which voluntary health organizations or individuals partner with academia and industry to invest in early-stage drug development and other innovations. Other approaches include formation of nonprofit foundations and partnerships with other entities to work jointly on shared development goals.

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Australia reworks research philanthropy to fill unmet need

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Successes, challenges and developments in Australian rheumatology

Successes, challenges and developments in Australian rheumatology

Philanthropy in health professions education research: determinants of success

Philanthropy Funding for Neurosurgery Research and Program Development

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