Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant

The Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant aims to support both Higher Degree by Research students and early career researchers (Academic levels A and B or their equivalent) within The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences who are working on research with the strong potential to translate into health policy and/or practice. The grant provides financial support for those wishing to present their research at relevant national and international conferences.

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. 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

The successful applicant(s) will:

• Be enrolled as a HDR student within The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences OR employed as early career researcher (Academic Level A and B or their equivalent) within The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
• Be conducting population health research in relation to accessibility, advocacy, destigmatisation, and/or harm minimisation
• Have submitted an application by the closing date
• Be registered and accepted to attend a conference with either a poster or a presentation (N.B. abstract acceptance is not a requirement at the time of application, but proof of acceptance will be required for successful applicants).

Selection criteria

We’ll consider:

• The quality and relevance of the conference to be attended
• The quality of the abstract
• The significance of the applicant’s research and its potential for translational impact
• The strength of tangible benefits that may be expected to the applicant’s career from presenting at this conference as evidenced by personal statement included in application.

Applicants with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application procedure

Eligible candidates should complete the online application form.

Apply now

Applications close at 11.59pm (AEST) Friday 28 March 2025.

For any queries, please email hmbs.adr@uq.edu.au.

Previous recipients

Dr Bec Jenkinson (Early Career Researcher)

Dr Jenkinson was one of the inaugural recipients of the Dr Belinda Lloyd Memorial Translational Research Travel Grant and used the grant to present at the International Shared Decision Making Conference in Switzerland. Bec’s research focuses on pregnancy complications and loss such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and in particular, cardiovascular disease.

“I’m so grateful for this funding, which not only enabled me to present at a prestigious international conference, but has spurred me on to actively pursue the next steps for my research program”.

Emma Chappell (Higher Degree by Research)

Emma was one of the inaugural recipients and used the grant to present at the World Public Health Nutritional Congress in London. Emma’s research focuses on food security for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote communities.

“The conference was a great opportunity to meet international colleagues who also work in the field of food security, and the chance to meet them in person is so much more valuable than if I presented online. Thank you”.