NHMRC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
FUNDING PARTNERS
Alzheimer’s Australia
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/index.cfm
Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 245,400
Australians living with dementia.
Society of Nephrology and Kidney Health are combined as an NHMRC Scholarship CoFunding Partner.
ANZ Society of Nephrology
http://www.nephrology.edu.au/
The aims of the Society are to promote and support the study of the kidney and urinary tract in
health and disease, and to ensure the highest professional standards for the practice of nephrology
in Australia and New Zealand.
The Society provides information about research grants, scholarships, and vacant nephrological
positions, and annually awards a number of travel grants and research fellowships, grants and
scholarships.
The Society also promotes the exchange of ideas and education between South East Asian and
Australian renal units and the South Pacific region
Kidney Health
http://www.kidney.org.au/
Our Vision through Partnership
Kidney Health Australia’s vision is to advance the public health agenda through awareness,
detection, prevention and management of kidney disease in Australia and our region. Our
organisation is highly motivated to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and
partners to apply a direct and proactive drive to this critical task.
As the peak body in kidney and urinary health, Kidney Health Australia seeks to identify
interested parties who share in this vision. In establishing strategic partnerships across such
sectors as pharmaceutical, water and other corporate organisations we increase our capacity to
propel these important health issues into the public domain.
By engaging and capturing the attention of important influencers in media and political spheres
Kidney Health Australia can raise vital funds for medical research and create a sustainable
platform for health messaging in the community to increase prevention and detection of this
disease and its gateways.
Kidney Health Australia has developed a partnership strategy “Our vision through partnership”
and invite your organisation to be a part of this initiative by offering active involvement in the
delivery of sensitive and best practice modelled programs.
Our partnership program is inclusive and can be tailored to suit your organisational and industry
objectives across a range of program areas or concentrated in a specific field of interest.
Cancer Council of Australia
http://www.cancer.org.au/Home.htm
Research is the key to finding answers to our questions about cancer - what causes cell damage,
why cells turn cancerous, how cancer grows and spreads and how we can most effectively attack
it.
The Cancer Council Australia and our members are the leading funders of independent cancer
research and related activities in Australia, granting more than $47 million to cancer research,
research scholarships and fellowships in 2010.
As well as research grants, a number of state and territory Cancer Councils operate
epidemiological and behavioural research units that undertake research aimed at improving
cancer prevention and detection.
Cerebral Palsy Foundation/NHMRC Scholarship
http://www.cpfoundation.com.au
CP Foundation will support one Doctoral Scholarship in partnership with NHMRC. The
Foundation offers a range of grants to support cerebral palsy research. The successful candidate
will have a demonstrated commitment to, and track record in cerebral palsy research.
The CP Foundation/NHMRC Doctoral Scholarship offers the recipient an opportunity to pursue
their interest in cerebral palsy research, to acquire knowledge and skills from other cerebral palsy
researchers and professionals and to seek assistance from the CP Foundation with any aspect of
their work. This might include the recruitment of participants for research trials. The successful
candidate may be asked to present progress reports to the trustees of the CP Foundation. The
successful candidates may also have opportunities for presentations at CP Foundation donor
functions and be supported to present their work at the national conference.
Successful candidate’s work may be mentioned in CP Foundation publications. The Foundation
also requires acknowledgment of its support for the research in any publications or media
publicity, and requires a copy of any published articles arising from the supported research.
Diabetes Australia
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/en/
Diabetes Australia is committed to turning diabetes around through awareness, prevention,
detection, management and a cure. To achieve this we need the help and support of the
community, business and government through donations, sponsorship and funding.
Diabetes Australia has implemented a national partnerships strategy to advance the national
diabetes agenda. National partnerships are established to: increase revenue available for research,
enhance relationships with pharmaceutical companies and provide a national focus for corporate
organisations, while working with stakeholders to ensure value for all.
Diabetes Australia is proud to have a number of supporters and partners who contribute in many
ways to create awareness of and find a cure for diabetes.
MND Research Australia/NHMRC Scholarship
http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/
The MND Research Institute of Australia is offering a scholarship for a PhD student in the areas
of biomedical, clinical or public health, in partnership with the NHMRC. The successful
applicant will have a commitment to research directly related to the cause, treatment or cure of
motor neurone disease, or the support of people living with motor neurone disease.
The MND Research Institute of Australia requires acknowledgment of its support for the
research in any publications or media publicity, and requires a copy of any published articles
arising from the supported research. It also requires an annual progress report. The MND
Research Institute may call upon scholars to provide assistance with publicity and other events.
MSRA/NHMRC Betty Cuthbert Scholarship
http://www.msra.org.au/
Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) is offering a scholarship in the areas of
biomedical, clinical or population health, in partnership with the NHMRC. The successful
applicant will have a commitment to, and a track record in, research on multiple sclerosis or
related disorders.
MSRA may call upon scholars to provide assistance with publicity and other events. It also
requires acknowledgment of its support for the research in any publications or media publicity,
and requires a copy of any published articles arising from the supported research.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.nbcf.org.au/
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded organisation
in Australia raising money for research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer. The NBCF
recently achieved a new milestone having now funded $67 million across 256 research programs
since 1994.
National Heart Foundation of Australia/NHMRC Scholarship
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Pages/default.aspx
The National Heart Foundation of Australia is offering Scholarships in the areas of biomedical,
clinical or population health, in partnership with the NHMRC. The successful applicants will
have a commitment to research on cardiovascular disease or related disorders.
The National Heart Foundation of Australia requires that individuals, research groups or
research institutions associated with this award shall not accept any research grant funds,
consultancies or sponsorship from the tobacco industry or person connected with the tobacco
industry. The Heart Foundation may call upon scholars to provide assistance with publicity and
other events. It also requires acknowledgment of its support for the research in any publications
or media publicity, and requires a copy of any published articles arising from the supported
research.
Osteoporosis Australia
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
Osteoporosis is a major public health issue in Australia. The burden of disease is enormous both
in terms of its impact on quality of life and cost to the health care system. I urge all Australians to
recognise the importance of building healthy bones to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia
http://www.prostate.org.au
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate
cancer in Australia. It is dedicated to:
 funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer.
 raising awareness about prostate cancer
 providing support, information and advocacy to men and their families impacted by
prostate cancer
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, prostate cancer is the most common
cancer diagnosed in Australia and the second greatest cause of cancer deaths in men. The latest
data shows that in 2010 almost 20,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Tragically
more than 3,300 men will die as a direct cause of prostate cancer.
Retina Australia/NHMRC Scholarship
http://www.retinaaustralia.com.au/
Retina Australia in conjunction with the NHMRC, is offering up to two scholarships in the field
of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and other retinal dystrophies (excluding diabetic retinopathy).
The successful applicants will have a commitment to, and a track record in, research into RP and
other retinal dystrophies.
It is required that individuals, research groups or research institutions associated with this award
shall not accept any research grant funds, consultancies or sponsorship from the tobacco industry
or person connected with the tobacco industry.
Retina Australia may call upon scholars to provide assistance with publicity and other events. It
also requires acknowledgment of its support for the research in any publications or media
publicity, and requires a copy in “plain English” of any published articles arising from the
supported research.
Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative
http://www.vni.com.au/
The Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative (VNI) is a $63 million health research fund that supports
research into Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) conducted by Victorian
scientists in collaboration with national and international colleagues. Established in 2005 with
funding from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Department of Innovation,
Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD), the VNI was incorporated as a Pty Ltd in
November 2006.
The VNI will be offering thee types of Fellowships and Awards in collaboration with NHMRC in
2010.
As part of a commitment to fund a suite of people support activities, Translating Research into
Practice (TRIP) Fellowships, Practitioner Fellowships, and Career Development Awards (CDAs)
in neurotrauma will be offered through the 2010 NHMRC Round.
Fellowships and Awards represent a central component of VNI’s plan to build capacity and
capability within the local research sector.
Applicants based in Victoria will be able to nominate themselves for consideration for the
NHMRC/VNI TRIP Fellowship and the NHMRC/VNI Practitioner Fellowship.
Cooperation with NHMRC will allow the VNI to take advantage of NHMRC's considerable
expertise.
Moreover, this application process will minimise the amount of time researchers spend
completing applications and maximise their time completing valuable neurotrauma research.
The VNI looks forward to the next phases of this collaboration.