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.

Download the Guidelines