Dust Diseases Prevention Grants
Identifying risk factors and developing strategies to prevent the onset of work-related dust diseases.
Funding Allocation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Project Funding Available | $250,000 per year |
| Project Funding Duration | Up to 3 years |
Purpose
Dedicated to supporting research that identifies risk factors relating to hazardous dust exposures in the workplace and develops strategies to prevent the onset of dust diseases, these grants focus on reducing the incidence and mitigating the severity of dust diseases through proactive measures.
Scope
Funding is available for:
*Risk Identification: Funds research that identifies new or under-recognised risks associated with dust diseases (*as relates to hazardous dust exposures in the workplace).
Prevention Research: Supports the development and testing of interventions designed to prevent the onset of dust diseases in at-risk populations.
Epidemiological Research: Funds studies that analyse the patterns, causes, and impacts of dust diseases within populations, providing vital data to inform public health strategies and preventive measures.
Requirements
*Comprehensive Risk Analysis: Proposals should include a detailed analysis of current risks associated with dust diseases and how the proposed research will address these risks (*as relates to hazardous dust exposures in the workplace).
Preventive Interventions: Projects must focus on developing or testing preventive interventions, detailing the methodologies and expected outcomes.
Community and Worker Engagement: Proposals should demonstrate how they will engage with at-risk communities or workplaces to implement and evaluate preventive measures.
Community Partnership: Projects should demonstrate effective partnerships with local communities, health departments, or other relevant organisations to ensure the successful implementation of prevention strategies.
Sustainability Considerations: Projects should include considerations for the long-term sustainability of the proposed solutions or interventions.
Diversity and Inclusion: DDB encourages proposals that consider the diversity of affected populations, ensuring that research and interventions are inclusive and applicable to a wide range of demographics affected by dust diseases.
Open Access: The DDB encourages, and may require, that all outputs of research be made available through open access channels, ensuring that findings are accessible to the wider research community and public.
Alignment with the DDB Strategic Priorities 2025-2029
Increase agility and responsiveness to emerging needs: These grants are dedicated to identifying and mitigating risks before they evolve into widespread health issues, directly aligning with the strategy’s emphasis on quickly responding to the changing landscape of dust diseases. This approach enables the DDB to proactively address new challenges and trends in dust disease prevention.
Revitalise the approach to research funding: Focusing on prevention research supports the strategy’s goal of revitalising how research funding is utilised by emphasising proactive measures. This not only addresses immediate needs but also anticipates future developments in the field of dust diseases, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and scope of the research funded.
Alignment with the DDB Grant Strategy Guiding Principles
Understanding of Dust Diseases: Funds research aimed at gaining insights into the epidemiology of dust diseases to develop effective prevention strategies.
Worker and Family Benefits: Supports interventions that directly prevent the occurrence or progression of dust diseases, thereby improving the life quality of workers and their families.
Innovation and Early-stage Support: Encourages innovative approaches to disease prevention, including novel risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Collaboration and Impact: Seeks collaborative projects that bring together experts from various fields to tackle prevention from multiple angles, enhancing the overall impact and effectiveness of prevention strategies.
