The Hal Kendig Research Development Program

About

The aim of the Hal Kendig Research Development Program (HKRDP) of the AAG Research Trust is to build the capacity of early career researchers to develop a track record in applying for grants, and to support a discrete research effort. Priority is given to applied research that aims to improve the experience of vulnerable older people in advanced aged, with a strong emphasis on psycho-social research and quality of life.

This grant program is made possible by a generous donation from the family of Emeritus Professor Hal Kendig.

 

Purpose of the HKRDP

The purpose of grants made available through the HKRDP is to:

  • Enable a discrete research project that provides evidence and critical thinking to further the interests of vulnerable older people in advanced age, with a strong emphasis on the psycho-social aspects of ageing and quality of life;

  • Support early career researchers to improve their track record to lead to future research funding (a grant or a fellowship), and to support a discrete research effort that provides evidence and critical thinking that furthers the interests of vulnerable older people in advanced age (with a strong emphasis on quality of life and psycho-social dimensions of wellbeing);

  • Help early career researchers build their grant record for future applications for larger grants and/or fellowships.

 

Dates for 2023

Applications closed on 24 July 2023. The next grant round will open in 2024.

Previous awardees

We encourage you to read about the work we have funded across our grant programs. Summaries of projects funded through the Hal Kendig Research Development Program are available via the links below, while the awardee showcase presents a sample of stories from completed projects.

2023 HKRDP awardees

2022 HKRDP awardees

2021 HKRDP awardees

2020 HKRDP awardees

2019 HKRDP awardees

Hal Kendig Research Development Program

Watch a recording of the official launch of the Hal Kendig Research Development Program and presentations to the 2019 awardees at the 2019 AAG National Conference

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