The Stroke Foundation’s Research Program funds annual research grants to promote stroke research capacity and generate new stroke knowledge.

This grant round includes three funding opportunities:

1. Seed Grants - supporting early-stage, priority-aligned stroke research
2. Childhood Stroke Grant - dedicated support for paediatric and childhood stroke research
3. Future Leader Grants - supporting an individual's leadership and capability development. A special stream focused on aphasia research is supported by the Dr Anna Correll Memorial Fund. Researchers and people with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Seed Grants:  2027 EMCR Seed Grant Application Form.

Offered to:

• Early-to Early-Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs)
• Grant Value up to $80,000 per grant

Childhood Stroke Grants: 2027 Childhood Stroke Grant Application Form

Offered to: 

• Rearchers of any career stage.
• The research must be done in Australia and supported by an Australian university or research body.
• Grant value up to $80,000

Future Leader Grants:  2027 Future Leader Grant Application Form.

Offered to:

• EMCRs
• People with lived experience
• Grant Value up to $5,000 per grant

Please see guidelines for specific eligibility requirements for each grant opportunity.

• Phone: (03) 9918 7215
• Email: research@strokefoundation.com.au