National Heart Foundation Of Australia (South Australian Division) Inc
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants for research funding should visit the Heart Foundation's Grants Management Portal and review the associated FAQs for detailed information on application and management processes.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation is committed to good governance, transparency, and integrity in the use of funds raised or gifted. Their approach prioritises supporting socially and economically disadvantaged people, including those in regional, rural, and remote areas, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They also aim to improve health literacy through culturally safe, co-designed resources and build internal cultural competency.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | $38K | $3.8M | $1.0M | $451K |
| 1yr total | $38K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (7)
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Postgraduate Scholarship
This scholarship provides funding to support successful applicants to attain a research-based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Master's Degree by Research) in cardiovascular health and medical research, supporting outstanding graduates early in their careers.
Collaboration and Exchange Grant
This grant encourages Heart Foundation funded fellows and scholars to visit research facilities in Australia and overseas to develop collaborations, exchange knowledge, and develop skills.
Future Leader Fellowship
This fellowship supports aspiring leaders who are developing independence and their own research portfolio, through to established leaders of cardiovascular research groups, aiming to support the best and brightest in cardiovascular research.
South Australian Kick Start Fellowship
This fellowship supports early career researchers based in South Australia to elevate their career progress towards becoming fully funded postgraduate researchers.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship is aimed at early career researchers who have just completed or are nearing completion of their doctoral studies (PhD) in cardiovascular research, seeking to identify the strongest emerging Australian talent.
First Nations CVD Grant
This grant supports a capacity building role with a stipend, focused on cardiovascular disease within First Nations communities.
Vanguard Grants
These grants provide funding to test the feasibility of innovative concepts in clinical, public health, health services, or biomedical research, which may lead to larger, more rigorous studies in the future.