Apply for Research Funding
The Council of the Foundation funds grants to support medical research in the Otago area relating to human health or the basic sciences of relevance to medicine.
Funds for major grants are normally <$40,000 and for one year only, an will be made available for working expenses, including small items of equipment, and salaries (fixed term) of research workers. Applications solely for equipment will not be considered.
Summer Research Scholarships
Applications for 2024/25 Summer Research Scholarships are now closed.
Summer Research Scholarships are currently $6,000 for a ten-week project to take place over the summer break.
The application process is managed by the University of Otago’s Health Sciences Divisional Office.
2024 dates:
- Applications closed on Thursday, 15 August 2024, 5:00pm
- Applicants were notified of the outcome of their application in October 2024.
For details of how to apply in the future please see the University of Otago’s Summer Scholarships page, or take a look at the Information Handbook link on the University's Summer Research Frequently Asked Questions page.
For further details contact:
Dr Manon Knapen, Division of Health Sciences Administration
[email protected]
Learn more about our Summer Research Scholarships
Annual Grants
The Council of the Otago Medical Research Foundation invites applications for grants to support medical research in the Otago area relating to human health or the basic sciences of relevance to medicine.
Funds (normally <$40,000 and for one year only) will be made available for working expenses, including small items of equipment, and salaries (fixed term) of research workers. Applications solely for equipment will not be considered.
Applications are now Closed.
Closing date was Friday 14 June 2024 (2.00 pm). Please note that the University of Otago’s Research & Enterprise Office required applications from University staff by Friday 7 June 2024 (2.00 pm).
Download the application form here
Learn more about Annual Grants
The Laurenson Awards
The Foundation invites applications for grants to support medical research carried out in the Otago area or projects based in Otago. These are to be financed by income from bequests to the Foundation by the late Alexia and James Laurenson, known as The Laurenson Awards.
In accordance with the wishes of the Laurensons, applications are invited for research in areas relating to the investigation and dissemination of knowledge concerning the effects of proper diet and/or drugs on human health.
Closing date Friday 15th November 2024 (2.00 pm). Please note that the University of Otago’s Research & Enterprise Office will require applications from University staff by Thursday 7th November 2024 (9am)
Download the application form here.
Learn more about the Laurenson Awards
Jack Thomson Arthritis Fund
The Foundation invites applications for grants to support medical research carried out in the Otago area or projects based in Otago. These are to be financed by income from a 2011 bequest to the Foundation by the late William John (Jack) Thomson.
In accordance with the wishes of Jack Thomson, applications are invited for medical research into the problems and treatment of arthritis.
Closing date Friday 15th November 2024 (2.00pm) Please note that the University of Otago’s Research & Enterprise Office will require applications from University staff by Thursday 7th November 2024 (9am).