2026 Research Funding Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship and the Matthew Scriver PICU Scholarship.
Geoffrey Davidson Gastroenterology Research Development Fellowship Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship 2026
Bridget Claire McCartan Scholarship 2026
Round 2, ANZBA Annual Scientific Meeting
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 one scholarship to support a nursing staff attending the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) Annual Scientific Meeting in Brisbane, taking place from 15 – 18 September. The scholarship, valued at up to $2,250, will contribute towards flights, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Apply now via SmartyGrants. Applications close 5pm (ACDT) Thursday 2 July.
For more information, please contact the WCH Foundation on (08) 8464 7900 or email research@wchfoundation.org.au.
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Geoffrey Davidson Gastroenterology Research Development Fellowship
The Geoffrey Davidson Gastroenterology Research Development Fellowship was established in 2014 in honour of Professor Geoffrey Davidson, the founding Head of the Gastroenterology Unit at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and an Emeritus Professor of the Discipline of Paediatrics at the University of Adelaide.
Professor Davidson had a long and productive medical and research career which has made a lasting impact both nationally and internationally and contributed enormously to improving the health of children around the world.
The aim of the Geoffrey Davidson Gastroenterology Research Development Fellowship is to provide funding of up to $6,000 to support professional development relating to research and research-related activities in the field of paediatric gastroenterology.
For more information, please see the grant guidelines or email research@wchfoundation.org.au
Apply now via SmartyGrants.
Applications close 5pm ACDT Thursday 16 July 2026.
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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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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 GrantsFor 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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