The Austin Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) is inviting researchers to submit applications for funding in 2027.
The AMRF has been supporting researchers at the Austin Health precinct for over 50 years. Whilst the amount of money awarded is small in comparison to other schemes, the impact of AMRF funding had been immense in terms of future success for many applicants.
The grants awarded by the AMRF aim to strengthen research at the Austin Health precinct. Grants are for a one-year period, with applications encouraged from all institutions based on the precinct. The prime considerations in the award of research grants are innovation and the scientific merit of the project.
In 2026, AMRF awarded grants totalling $400,790 to support a diverse range of projects from different specialty areas, disease groups and disciplines.
The Application Guidelines and Form are available to be downloaded.
Applications close by 5:00 pm on Friday, 02 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please share this email with colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity. If you have any questions, please email AMRF at austinMRF@austin.org.au.
Professor Louise Burrell
Chair of the Board of Directors
Austin Medical Research Foundation
Professor Leon Bach
Chair of the Research Committee
Austin Medical Research Foundation
You must be a medical researcher at the Austin precinct in order to apply for a grant. For more guidelines regarding who is eligible for a grant, please see the Guidelines.
Grant applications can only be submitted when the round is open.
The requested budget for any particular research project should not exceed $30,000.
The AMRF generally announces grant results around the middle of December for the following year.
We publish the recipients of our grants online. You can view the most recent year’s list of research programs provided with funding here.
There are a variety of factors that can influence how much money is awarded through grants. This can include details regarding the applicants and applications, funding available and number of donations received.
In 2026, the total amount awarded by the AMRF was $400,790.
Applications close: 5:00 pm on Friday, 02 October 2026
The Application Guidelines and Forms can be downloaded below. Please read the Guidelines carefully as they have changed from last year.
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