Supporting innovation in medical research across Otago.
The Otago Medical Research Foundation is dedicated to supporting important medical research carried out, or conducted by people based, in the Otago region, and encouraging young and gifted people to engage in research.
The Foundation supports innovative, foundational studies (helping develop excellent ideas into larger scale investigations) and student scholarships in Otago.
Grants and Scholarships
Annual Grants Summer Research Scholarships Laurenson Bequest Grants Jack Thomson Arthritis FundRead stories from our supporters.
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Dr Michele Coleman sees first-hand the pivotal role the Otago Medical Research Foundation has in research, in kick-starting careers, and in making a difference to retaining talent in Dunedin.
Challenge Marketing is proud to support the Otago Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) because we deeply believe in the importance of advancing medical science to improve lives.
News and Events
Club Otago Lunch - Mark Brown
3 July 2026
Glow Waitaki
30 July 2026
Golf Tournament
18 September 2026
