The next grant round will offer a range of opportunities for stroke research teams across Australia to test their ideas in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery. Our grants aim to build capacity in areas of need in stroke research and support the next generation of researchers to become leaders in their field.

Engagement of people with lived experience is a core focus of Stroke Foundation’s research grants. Ensuring safe, supportive and positive engagement is paramount.

Completion of our co-designed e-learning module on how to work effectively with people with lived experience is a requirement of our grants.

Seed Grants

Seed Grants are up to $80,000 per grant, for projects of up to 18 months, offered to Early- to Early-Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs).

2026 research priority areas:

1. Research in priority populations (as defined) in any stage of care. 
2. Translational and implementation research.
3. Long-term community support beyond 6 months post-stroke.
4. Long-term social and emotional wellbeing beyond 6 months post-stroke.
   
   

Future Leader Grants

Future Leader Grants are up to $5,000 per grant, for stroke research development activities in 2026. 

One Future Leader Grant dedicated to aphasia research is generously offered through the Dr Anna Correll Memorial Fund.

These grants focus on developing individual leadership skills, increasing potential for successful collaboration and building capabilities of emerging researchers, including those with lived experience.

Future Leaders may use the grant for activities such as travel to research facilities, leadership training, conference attendance and formal mentoring programs.

Hear from 2025 Future Leader with Lived Experience Grant Recipient, Brooke Parsons, about applying:

Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund for Young Adult Stroke Grant 

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One grant of up to $80,000 for a project of up to two years will be offered to researchers of any career stage addressing the focus area of this grant: 
 
“Research into unmet social and emotional wellbeing needs of young adults with stroke, which may incorporate welcoming health services and/or social environments.” 

This may include personalised, comprehensive support designed to address the distinct needs and trajectories of young adult survivors of stroke, and help overcome feelings of isolation or alienation. 

Find out more: Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund for Young Adult Stroke

Nancy & Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund Grant 

One grant of up to $100,000 for a project of up to two years will be offered to researchers of any career stage addressing the focus area of this grant: 

“Research to further primary and/or secondary stroke prevention. Proposals involving partnerships and improved access to evidence-based health care, including integrative health care, are encouraged.” 

Find out more: Nancy & Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund