ABOUT OUR GRANTS
Charlies Foundation for Research is the primary dedicated fundraising body for Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals and aims to improve patient treatment outcomes at all stages of life.
The Foundation offers several exciting grant and funding opportunities for research every year.
Our Seed Funding approach supports translational research with the most potential to improve patient care and outcomes.
With a particular focus on supporting new research, and young researchers, these grants enable highly promising projects to gather the preliminary data and momentum they need to secure significant grants from peak bodies.
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Annual Grants Program
We proudly support research excellence with our annual grants program helping turn innovation into impact.
Bright Ideas Grant
Up to $10,000 to foster new and emerging talent.
Discovery Grant
Up to $30,000 to support breakthrough ideas.
Transformational Grant
Up to $100,000 for truly remarkable advancements in medical care.
Peter Thompson Award for Grant Excellence
Up to $10,000 for the most outstanding grant initiative of the year
Ray Florence Shaw Grant
Up to $30,000 for projects focused on cardiovascular and ophthalmology research.
External Partnerships
The Foundation partners with universities and other non-profits to support the following ground-breaking research across Western Australia.
The Bob Johnson and Jenny Llanos Clinical Research Fellowship
A $360,000 Fellowship over 3 years to support respiratory health research. In partnership with the University of Western Australia and The Institute for Respiratory Health.
The Tony House PhD Research Scholarship
Supporting medical graduates training towards a surgical career to undertake full-time research into General Surgery and associated diseases.
The Liver Cancer Collaborative
Brings together more than 50 researchers, clinicians, and data specialists to revolutionise treatment for liver cancer. Charlies Foundation for Research supports $100,000 annually.
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Research Grants Updates
Bright Ideas Grants: $60,000 Awarded to Transform WA Patient Health Outcomes | April 2025
We're excited to share some incredible news that puts patient care and research innovation front and centre.
Research Awards Night | October 2024
On the 9th of October, we celebrated our 4th Annual Research Awards Night at Charlies Foundation for Research, honouring the exceptional contributions to patient-centred research and care at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals.
Research Awards Night | October 2023
Now in its third year, the 2023 Annual Research Awards Night brought together leading researchers, clinicians, and supporters to celebrate outstanding contributions to medical research across Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals.
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