NORMAN BEISCHER MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should use the official application template available on the foundation's website. For multi-year Innovation Grants, contact the Executive Director prior to applying. Full disclosure of all available and pending funds for research support is required. The Principal Investigator must be located in Victoria, and clinical research is a priority. Ensure all necessary Human Research Ethics Committee (or Animal, if applicable) approvals are secured before grant funds are released. Funds are generally available for research assistants' salaries, consumable items, and equipment, but not for secretarial assistance, personal computers, standard institutional items, or travel expenses. Attach a two-page summary curriculum vitae and declare any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation approaches giving by funding highly innovative, clinically-based research projects that show potential for major benefit or for securing larger grants from other funders. It prioritises seed funding and also provides substantial multi-year fellowships to support early-to-mid-career clinician researchers. The Foundation values respect, integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion, dignity, accountability, and transparency, operating with the highest ethical standards.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.4M | $515K | $64.2M | $64.2M |
| FY2022 | $1.3M | $1.7M | $63.4M | $63.3M |
| FY2021 | $883K | $4.4M | $68.2M | $68.2M |
| FY2020 | $679K | $2.4M | $60.9M | $60.9M |
| FY2019 | $670K | $4.2M | $62.1M | $62.1M |
| FY2018 | $458K | $2.6M | $55.7M | $55.7M |
| FY2017 | $537K | $3.1M | $51.6M | $51.5M |
| 7yr total | $5.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (6)
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Innovation Grants 2025
Seed funding to support highly innovative research projects in any area of obstetric, gynaecological, or neonatal conditions, showing potential for major benefit or future major grant applications. Max $73,000 for one year, multi-year considered in exceptional circumstances. Principal Investigator must be located in Victoria.
Norman Beischer Clinical Research Fellowship
Three-year fellowship ($600k over 3 years) for mid-career obstetrician/gynaecologist researcher. PhD must be less than 7 years old.
Innovation Grants 2026
Seed funding for highly innovative research projects in obstetrics, gynaecology or neonatal conditions. Must be clinical research with human subjects. PI must be in Victoria.
Clinical Research Fellowship
Funds clinical research positions aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of conditions affecting women and infants.
Innovation Grant
Innovation Grants provide seed funding for highly innovative research projects with potential for major benefit or future grant applications. They support clinically based scientific research in obstetrics, gynaecology, and neonatal conditions, open to researchers at any career stage, with the Principal Investigator located in Victoria, Australia.
Innovation Grants
Innovation Grants provide seed funding for highly innovative research projects with potential for significant benefit or future major grant applications. They support research into obstetric, gynaecological, or neonatal conditions.
Program History (3)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Norman Beischer Clinical Research Fellowship
Three-year fellowship ($600k over 3 years) for mid-career obstetrician/gynaecologist researcher. PhD must be less than 7 years old.
Clinical Research Fellowship
Funds clinical research positions aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of conditions affecting women and infants.
Innovation Grants 2026
Seed funding for highly innovative research projects in obstetrics, gynaecology or neonatal conditions. Must be clinical research with human subjects. PI must be in Victoria.