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This 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 aim is for diversity in the grants we award.

Applications with a focus on priority populations are encouraged in all grant categories.

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


Current grants

Seed Grants

These grants aim to generate new knowledge, kickstart innovative projects and provide a platform for emerging researchers to tackle evidence and implementation gaps in stroke care and excel in their stroke specialty. Seed Grants provide a platform for emerging researchers to gain grant successes and leverage these into further national and international funding, to strengthen evidence in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery, and grow researcher capacity. 

Grants offered

Early- to early-mid-career researchers (EMCRs) are invited to apply for Seed Grants of up to $80,000 per grant, available for projects of up to 18 months, addressing (at least one of) Stroke Foundation’s 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 psychosocial recovery beyond 6 months post-stroke.  

To apply for Seed Grants: 

  1. Download the 2025 Grants Application Guide and read through before completing the appropriate application form; it includes important information including eligibility criteria, grant descriptions, application procedure and FAQs. 
  2. Complete the 2025 EMCR Seed Grant Application Form
  3. Sign and submit application form via email to research@strokefoundation.org.au by the Submission Deadline – Thursday 1 August 2024 5.00pm AEST. 

 

Future Leader / Future Leader with Lived Experience Grants 

These grants aim to develop leadership skills, increase potential for successful collaboration, build confidence and capabilities of emerging researchers, including those with lived experience, to contribute to stroke research.  

Grants offered

EMCR researchers and people with lived experience are encouraged to apply for Future Leader Grants of up to $5,000 per grant, for a stroke research development activity in 2025. Applications for smaller amounts are encouraged.

To apply for Future Leader Grants: 

  1. Download the 2025 Grants Application Guide and read through before completing the appropriate application form; it includes important information including eligibility criteria, grant descriptions, application procedure and FAQs. 
  2. Complete the 2025 Future Leader Grant Application Form 
  3. Sign and submit application form via email to research@strokefoundation.org.au by the Submission Deadline – Thursday 1 August 2024 5.00pm AEST. 

We encourage people with lived experience to apply, so please contact us with any questions and/or ways that we can assist in the application process. 

For any queries or further information, and/or help in making an application, please contact: 

Submission 

All applications must be signed and submitted via email to research@strokefoundation.org.au by the Submission Deadline – Thursday 1 August 2024 5.00pm AEST. 

Submission Deadline 

Please be aware Stroke Foundation will not allow extensions and will not allow any applications after the deadline. This ensures an equitable process for all applicants. We understand situations arise at the last minute that can delay applications. For this reason, we encourage applicants to submit your application at least a day ahead of the deadline.  

Peer Review Grant Descriptors 

When reviewing the applications, independent peer reviewers are asked to score against each of the criteria outlined in the relevant Descriptor: 

Conditions of Research Grant Award 

Research Grants are offered in accordance with our Conditions of Research Grant Award: 

For any queries or further information, and/or help in making an application, please contact: