Research Acceleration Awards
WIRF's Research Acceleration Awards have been designed to support perinatal research in Western Australia in the service of women’s, maternal and newborn health.
The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) has a proud history of supporting Western Australia's top emerging medical researchers. In 2025, WIRF will build upon its commitment to the next generation of WA researchers working in the service of women's, maternal and newborn health through the Research Acceleration Awards.
In addition to building on existing research in preterm birth prevention, gynaecology, neonatology and maternal mental health, the Foundation enthusiastically seeks to support a diverse body of research (i.e. nursing, midwifery, allied health, rare diseases, femtech and clinical audit) relevant to the enhancement of women’s, maternal and newborn health.
The scheme provides funding for two streams: Quality Improvement Research and Discovery Research. Grants to a total value of either: $45,000, $30,000, or $15,000 for a 12 month project duration may be applied for.
Applications for both Quality Improvement and Discovery Research funding must be in an area aligned with the Foundation’s research objectives, directly relevant to the enhancement of maternal and newborn health, and undertaken in WA.
Applications open: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Applications close: NOON (AWST), Friday, 11 April 2025
Please download and complete the below Expression of Interests form and submit to grants@wirf.com.au
Following submission of the EOI, applicants will be connected with a WIRF team member to provide guidance and ensure your proposed project is well aligned with the Foundation's objectives. You will then receive a copy of the full application form.
Incomplete applications, or applications received after the application period closes will not be considered.
WIRF's 2024 Research Acceleration Awards
WIRF has announced $200,000 in funding support for new Western Australian research projects into key areas of women’s, maternal, and newborn health. WIRF’s 2024 Research Acceleration Awards have been designed to facilitate innovative Western Australian grown projects from research to real-world impact.
Announced at the recent 2024 Stars Scientific Symposium, these Awards have been made possible with the generous support of the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and the Bass Family Foundation.
Read about the award recipients, and the full story here