Research Funding Opportunities - Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation

2026 Research Funding Opportunities

Applications are now open for the Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship and the Matthew Scriver PICU Scholarship.

Available Scholarships WCH Foundation Research Grants 2026

WCH Foundation
Research Grants 2026

The Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation (WCH Foundation) provides vital funding to health and medical research that translates to the highest quality healthcare for South Australian women, children and families through its Research Program.

In 2026, The WCH Foundation has allocated $1 million to support WCHN researchers to undertake innovative research projects.

A maximum of $500,000 may be requested per project, over a maximum of three years. This funding limit applies to all project types, including non-clinical, pre-clinical, clinical and health services research projects.

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

Expressions of Interest close on 5pm (AEST) Friday 24 April 2026.

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Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship 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.

The WCH Foundation is pleased to offer two scholarships to support nursing staff attending the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) Nursing Seminar in Melbourne on 1–2 May. Each scholarship, valued at up to $1,000, will contribute towards flights, accommodation, and registration expenses.

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 5pm (ACDT) Thursday 26 March 2026.

Note that applications for Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarships to support attendance at the ANZBA Annual Scientific Meeting will be advertised mid-2026.

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Matthew Scriver PICU Scholarship

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 $5000, supports a project undertaken by a nurse or an allied health professional 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 5pm (ACDT) Thursday 26 March 2026.

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2026 Research Funding Opportunities

The following research grant opportunities are scheduled throughout 2026.

WCH Foundation Research Grant
Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship Round 2 (ANZBA Annual Scientific Meeting)
Geoffrey Davidson Gastroenterology Research Development Fellowship
MS McLeod Early Career Reseacher Award

Please monitor our SmartyGrants page for details on how to apply.

Smarty Grants

For more information, or to be added to our research mailing list, please fill the form below or call us on (08) 8464 7900.

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2026 Research Funding Opportunities

WCH Foundation
Research Grants 2026

Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship Round 1 (ANZBA Nursing Seminar)

Matthew Scriver PICU Scholarship

2026 Research Funding Opportunities

For more information, or to be added to our research mailing list, please fill the form below or call us on (08) 8464 7900.

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