We encourage and support nurses to seek funding opportunities both within the RCH and externally to undertake research activity. If you require and advice or support regarding these opportunities, please contact us at nursing.research@rch.org.au.
Elizabeth Fearon Scholarship
This scholarship is an annual endowment provided by the
RCH League of Former Trainees and Associates (LOFT) to support the integration of research processes into nursing practice at RCH to support improved
outcomes for patients and families.
Elizabeth Fearon was a trainee of the hospital and a Ward Sister in Pelham Street, Carlton. On transfer of the hospital to Parkville, Elizabeth initiated the Day Surgery Unit and continued her role as a teacher and mentor. Elizabeth was greatly respected not only for her kindness, but her wisdom and learning. This scholarship is given in her name as an appropriate memorial to her legacy.
The
sum of up to $8,000 will be awarded to a current nursing employee to support
paediatric research within a higher degree OR for research within a clinical
position or clinical unit to improve patient outcomes.
To be eligible candidates must be currently employed at The Royal Children's Hospital as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, have developed a project plan reflecting a research question from clinical practice, and have support from all relevant managers for the project (i.e. NUM, Director of Clinical Operations). The recipient of the 2025 scholarship is Jessie Rowe. A list of past recipients can be viewed below and more information regarding the scholarship can be found here: LOFT : Scholarship (rch.org.au).
For more infomation on how to apply see the Elizabeth Fearon SharePoint page (RCH staff only access).
Previous Recipients:
2025, Jessie Rowe. There's no Place like home. End of life care outside PICU.
2024, Elisha Porter. Improving Pressure Injury Staging and Documentation.
2023 Dyan Cana. Information
Needs of Parents of Paediatric Patients Before Their Child’s Bone Marrow
Transplantation.
2022, Jess Taranto. Prevention of anal stricture for
children with Anorectal Malformation (ARM): A Systematic Review.
A list of past recipients can be viewed below and more information regarding the scholarship can be found here: LOFT : Scholarship (rch.org.au).
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