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Does foot shape even matter? Rethinking the function of the human foot

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GA ID:
GA68797
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
19-Dec-2019
Publish Date:
6-Jan-2020
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
1-Jan-2020 to 27-May-2023
Original: 1-Jan-2020 to 31-Dec-2022
Value (AUD):
$400,000.00 (GST inclusive where applicable)
Variations:

One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No

PBS Program Name:
ARC 19/20 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
Grant Activity:
Does foot shape even matter? Rethinking the function of the human foot
Purpose:
Human feet are unique in shape and structure, having evolved to allow upright locomotion. Despite their importance, we don’t understand how foot shape and structure facilitates upright locomotion.This DECRA aims to explore the relationship between foot morphology and foot function. I will close a large knowledge gap by applying novel experimental and shape modelling approaches to provide unprecedented insights into human foot function. The primary expected outcome is a detailed understanding of how foot shape and structure influences our ability to walk and run. This research will create a paradigm shift in how we think about feet in the context of human evolution, human athletic performance and athletic footwear design.

GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for funding commencing in 2020
Internal Reference ID:
DE20 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive

Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No

Grant Recipient Details

Recipient Name:
The University of Queensland
Recipient ABN:
63 942 912 684

Grant Recipient Location

Suburb:
ST LUCIA
Town/City:
ST LUCIA
Postcode:
4067
State/Territory:
QLD
Country:
AUSTRALIA

Grant Delivery Location

State/Territory:
QLD
Postcode:
4067
Country:
AUSTRALIA

Contact Details

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02 6287 6600

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