Stream 1
Prevention, early intervention and treatment for mental health disorders in childhood and adolescence.
Only Researchers who have attended the Round Table event on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 are eligible to submit an expression of interest.
Expressions of interest for Stream 1 can be submitted via SmartyGrants from 9:00am ACDT on Thursday, 27 March 2025, closing at 5:00pm ACST on Thursday, 24 April 2025.
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Stream 2
Innovative treatments for rare diseases and disorders affecting children and pregnancy.
For this grant round, rare diseases and disorders are defined as those affecting fewer than or equal to one in 2000 people.
Researchers interested in applying for Stream 2 funding should submit an expression of interest. Unlike Stream 1, Stream 2 applicants are not required to attend the Round Table event.
Expressions of interest for Stream 2 can be submitted via SmartyGrants from 9:00am ACDT on Thursday, 27 March 2025, closing at 5:00pm ACST on Thursday, 24 April 2025.
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What you need to know:
• The Bloom Research Program supports large-scale research projects with a broad scope, to increase the impact of maternal and paediatric research in South Australia.
• Up to $2 million for stream 1 and $1.7 million for stream 2 may be requested for non-clinical, pre-clinical, clinical and health services research projects over a maximum of five years.
• Applicants must hold a paid appointment at a Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) service, the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Flinders University, the University of South Australia or Torrens University. Those whose primary workplace is a WCHN site, but who are not employed by WCHN (such as SA Pathology staff based at the WCH), may also be eligible to lead an application. Please contact the WCH Foundation to discuss.
• Research teams must include at least one Chief Investigator in the leadership team who holds a paid appointment at a WCHN service, or whose primary workplace is a WCHN site.
• Proposals should include meaningful consumer and/or community engagement.
For further information regarding the Bloom Research Program, including eligibility criteria and the process for application, please read the Bloom Research Program 2025 – Guidelines for Applicants.
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Matthew Scriver PICU Nurses Scholarship 2025
The Matthew Scriver Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurses Scholarship was established in 2006, in memory of Matthew by his parents.
The scholarship, valued up to $5,000, supports a project undertaken by a nurse working in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital PICU.
While all project types are eligible, the scholarship strongly encourages projects focused on holistic and/or psychosocial care for children and their families, particularly those experiencing long stays in the PICU.
For more information, including the eligibility criteria, see the guidelines below or contact us on (08) 8464 7900 or research@wchfoundation.org.au.
Applications close 11:59pm (ACDT) Friday 2 May.
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Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship 2025
Round 1 ANZBA Nursing Seminar.
The Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship was established in memory of Bridget, a nurse on the Newland Ward at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Bridget had a special interest in burns nursing, so her family established a scholarship in her name to enable nurses with a similar interest to attend the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) seminars and conferences.
There are two scholarships valued at up to $1200 each available to support nurses to attend the ANZBA Nursing Seminar in Hobart on May 30 and 31.
For more information, please see the grant guidelines or email research@wchfoundation.org.au.
Apply now via SmartyGrants. Applications close 5pm ACDT Monday March 31, 2025.
Note that applications for Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarships to support attendance at the ANZBA Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide from October 14 to 17 will be advertised mid-2025.
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Future Research Funding Opportunities
The following research grant opportunities are anticipated to open within the next 12 months.
Applications open Q1 2025:
• Bloom Research Program
• Matthew Scriver Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurses Scholarship
Applications open Q2 2025:
• Geoffrey Davidson Research Development Fellowship
• Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship
Monitor our SmartyGrants page for information regarding how to apply.
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