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.
All Stories
"The fact that the Foundation does this incredible grassroots research in Otago means we are supporting both the researchers and the region."
Mike Bird has been in business in Dunedin all his working life and now that he is semi-retired, he says life is busier than ever.
“We know that Aotea Group’s support is actively assisting in something that makes a genuine difference, now and into the future.”
News and Events
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Golf Tournament
18 September 2026
Club Otago Lunch - Julie Woods
14 October 2026
OMRF Gala
12 March 2027
