MS McLeod Early Career Researcher
Award 2026

The MS McLeod Research Fund, managed and administered by the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation (WCH Foundation) on behalf of the Trustees, supports outstanding early-career researchers to undertake innovative research that improves the health and wellbeing of children.

Established by Murdoch Stanley McLeod, a South Australian businessman and philanthropist, the Fund supports research relevant to paediatrics or children’s health. This may include periconception, pregnancy, and perinatal related research where the focus is on healthy foetal development and child health outcomes.

One award of up to $220,000 over two years is available to help emerging researchers undertake impactful projects, build their research track record, and progress towards securing independent research funding.

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) must be written in lay language suitable for a non-specialist audience, as applications will be reviewed by the MS McLeod Research Fund Trustees.

For more information, including the eligibility criteria, see the guidelines below or contact the WCH Foundation Research Team on (08) 8464 7900 or research@wchfoundation.org.au.

Expressions of Interest close on 5pm (ACST) Friday 4 September 2026.

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