Research Support

Research Support

The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) invites researchers, research students, universities, and institutions to partner with us in promoting their research projects to our extensive podiatry network.

Submission Guidelines:
We consider proposals for research initiatives that:

  • Contribute to the advancement of podiatry practice, education, or policy
  • Demonstrates potential for meaningful impact on the profession or patient outcomes

Eligible Projects:

  • Surveys
  • Studies
  • Trials
  • Pilot projects
  • Other innovative research methodologies

Benefits of Partnership:

  • Access to our diverse network of podiatry professionals
  • Enhanced visibility and credibility for your research
  • Opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Potential for increased participant recruitment and data collection

Submission Process:
To submit your research project proposal, please complete the online application below.

Review and Approval:
The APodA Research Committee will review submissions, considering factors such as:

  • Methodological soundness and ethics approval
  • Clear dissemination plan and expected outcomes
  • Compatibility with the APodA's communication schedule (dissemination timelines)

Your In-kind Support to the APodA:
In return for our support, we may request the following from you:

  • Letter of support for advocacy initiatives related to your research findings
  • Opportunities to present your research and findings to the APodA audience via presentations at events/conferences/webinars or written articles in our communication channels
  • Shared training or project opportunities
  • Access to your research findings and reports made available to APodA members

If you have any questions, please reach out to the APodA team at info@podiatry.org.au

Note: the APodA reserves the right to determine which projects will be supported in accordance with the APodA's strategic priorities.

Research Project Dissemination Request

Please complete the form below to request support for your research project.

* First name:
* Last name:
* Email address:
* Contact phone number:
* Research project name:
* Lead researcher name:
* Are you an APodA member?

* Detail of support requested:

* Detail of in-kind support requested:

Survey request

If you are requesting to share an approved research survey please specify the survey URL as well as the opening and closing dates of the survey.

Survey URL:
Survey open date:
Survey closing date:

* Is human ethics approval required for this project:

* Is human ethics approval required for this project:

If ethics approval has not been sought, please describe how this project addresses research ethical considerations:

If ethics approval has not been sought, please describe how this project addresses research ethical considerations:

* Please upload details of your research project (PDF, DOC, DOCX):

* Please upload details of your research project (PDF, DOC, DOCX):

If applicable, please upload your ethics approval letter/certificate:

If applicable, please upload your ethics approval letter/certificate (PDF, DOC, DOCX):

* Acknowedgement of requirements:

* Acknowedgement of requirements