The Gold Coast Health (GCH) Research Showcase 2022, 8-9 November aims to showcase the outcomes of research, highlight its role in effecting positive change, and to grow and support our emerging research presence.
GCH researchers and university partners are invited to submit an abstract of original work that is relevant to the Gold Coast Health service, patients, families and/or the broader Gold Coast community. Studies do not need to have been conducted at Gold Coast Health but may be based on data from Gold Coast Health or conducted in partnership with universities or other research institutions.
Submissions are encouraged from novice through to experienced researchers, which might include bachelor/honours students, PhD students, and health professionals engaged in research in addition to their clinical practice.
Abstracts are invited for consideration as part of the Research Showcase 2022 in any of 3 categories:-
Individuals may submit more than one abstract. Submissions are due by midnight (end of day) 2 August 2022 - Submissions will not be accepted after the closing deadline.
Please Note: Prior to commencing a submission, please ensure you have read the guidelines. We also suggest you familiarise yourself with the questions in the form by selecting preview or by downloading a PDF copy.
Once you are ready to commence your submission, you may begin anywhere in the application form. Please ensure you save as you go. You can logout of a partially completed submission to return at a later time.
For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 5687 0663 during business hours or email researchgoldcoast@health.qld.gov.au and quote your submission number.
If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation contents box, this links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.
You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.
If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save and close' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.
You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download PDF' button located at the bottom of the last page of the application form.
You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.
Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top or bottom of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed and there are no validation errors.
Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.
When you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.
If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.
Hint: also check the email hasn’t landed in your spam or junk email folder.
A number of people can work on an application using the same log in details as long as only one person is working at a time. Ensure you save as you go.
All the best with your abstract submission
The Research Showcase team
