The CRE in Human Milk Nutrition for Preterm Infants is committed to supporting researchers from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. The CRE Investigators strongly encourage students and early career researchers with an existing project or idea aligned with the CRE priority areas to apply for scholarships and funding.

The CRE will provide a select number of full scholarships and top-up scholarships for PhD and Masters students undertaking projects aligned with the priorities of the CRE. A small number of Seeding Innovation grants will also be available for CRE scholars. All funding will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Potential topics for research projects

The CRE is committed to supporting researchers from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. The CRE Investigators strongly encourage students and early career researchers either interested in or with an existing project aligned with the below topics or one of the CRE priority areas to apply for scholarships and funding. For general enquiries about potential topics, contact the CRE team at humanmilkCRE@sahmri.com or get in touch directly with one of the CRE Investigators.

• Co-design of enhanced lactation support strategies in the NICU
• Supporting Aboriginal families with a baby in the NICU to provide breast milk
• Safety and efficacy of pasteurised donor human milk for preterm infants
• Optimising DHA intake among preterm infants

For more information and how to apply, please refer to the CRE website.