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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We are supporting researchers who had a passion for what they do, and that they do it because they care. And who wouldn’t want to help people who feel like that?”
"The fact that the Foundation does this incredible grassroots research in Otago means we are supporting both the researchers and the region."
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
Glow Waitaki
30 July 2026
Golf Tournament
18 September 2026
Club Otago Lunch - Julie Woods
14 October 2026
