Big Ideas 2019

Submissions closed at 5:00PM 17 May 2019 (AEST).

The "Big Ideas" symposium invites abstracts that are innovative research project proposals related to improving the experience and/or outcomes of patients.

This symposium is will be held Tuesday 25 June 2019, 1.00-4.00 pm.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The Big Ideas symposium is open Melbourne Health and La Trobe University Nursing and Allied Health staff and students
  • The abstract should detail an idea that the applicant believes will improve patient care and/or patient outcomes.

How do I write the abstract for my idea?

  1. What is the issue you are addressing?
  2. What is your aim?
  3. What is the background of the issue?
  4. How could you achieve your aim? What is the method of achieving and measuring your goal?
  5. Where to from here? 

Terms and Conditions

  • The submission of an abstract carries with it the obligation that it is presented at Research Week by the author 
  • Submission of an abstract implies the author(s) agreement to publish the abstract in the Research Week program.  
  • All abstracts selected will be published in the Research Week Program which will be available for download from the The Royal Melbourne Hospital website.
  • The La Trobe ARCH facilitators in consultation with Melbourne Health Office for Research staff will evaluate abstracts and allocate presentations according to the program.

Notification of Outcome

Applicants  will be notified of the outcome of by Wednesday, 26 May 2019. 

La Trobe University "Big Ideas" Award

This prize will be awarded on behalf of La Trobe University to the most innovative and engaging presentation at the Big Ideas symposium. This award recognises the efforts of a presenter who has provied a clear, engaging and innovative presentation about their "Big Idea" in relation to patient centered care at RMH.