The EOI should be written in plain English. It is important to make your EOI easily understandable, and we suggest you avoid technical jargon – it may not be reviewed by an expert in your particular field.
Successful EOIs address the areas of Unmet Need, Project Outline and Outcomes & Impact with appropriate information, describing and evaluating an unmet need in clinical practice and patient care; how that need will be addressed with the research you are proposing to conduct; and if the research is successful, what outcomes and impact the research findings could or will have on clinical practice and patient care. A well-articulated pathway to impact, including reference to actual or potential “next users” where appropriate, is an essential component of a successful EOI. Numbers, statistics and careful referencing will help you make your case for need and impact. Consumer engagement is strongly encouraged.
We strongly recommend that the wording and weighting of assessment criteria be taken into consideration when preparing your EOI. Please note that different competitive rounds may have different assessment criteria wording and weightings, so read the relevant Guidelines closely.
Please also note that THRF Group’s mission and objectives as a community-centred charity are different from those of the NHMRC, so a “cut-and-paste” from your latest “near-miss” NHMRC application is no guarantee of success!