ANZCA research grants for 2026

02 December 2024

ANZCA Foundation research grants are now open

The ANZCA Research Committee invites applications from ANZCA and FPM fellows and registered trainees for the following research grants and awards for projects related to anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, or pain medicine.

Academic Enhancement Grant
This grant aims to foster the advancement of these academic disciplines, and help establish, enhance or sustain a research program.  All chief investigators must be fellows of ANZCA and/or FPM with an academic appointment.

Project Grants
These grants support specific research projects proposed by fellows and trainees.  Applicants undertaking a higher degree may apply for scholarship support as part of a project grant.

Professional Practice Research Grants 
These grants are to support high quality research to provide evidence for effective, efficient, safe and equitable professional practices in anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine for patients, organisations and staff and include the areas of education, simulation, and strategies for translating and implementing evidence into clinical practice.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the PPRN Executive if they have any questions regarding their application or would like mentorship prior to the submission date.  Contact us here.

Novice Investigator Grants
Early applications from novice investigators are invited by 14 January for mentoring prior to the closing date for applications.  Further details available on the website.

ANZCA Patrons Emerging Investigators Grant
A dedicated grant to support emerging researchers transitioning from the novice investigator grant level.  The grant is named in honour of the foundation patrons who are high-level donors to research.
 
Skantha Vallipuram ANZCA Research Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the family of Dr Vallipuram, FANZCA FFPMANZCA to support a fellow or trainee enrolled in a higher research degree and assist in establishing their research career.

Environment and Sustainability Research Grant
This grant is the initiative of a group of anaesthetists and the foundation to encourage and support research exploring the environmental impact of anaesthesia and related products and activities.  

How to apply

Full details of the ANZCA grants program and each of the grant categories with the relevant application forms and guides for applicants are available here. Further resources for applicants can be found in the ANZCA library research hub.

The closing date for all grant applications is 5pm (AEDT) 1 April 2025.

For further information, please contact us.
 

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