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Apply now for a 2025 Betty McGrath Grant

Do you need funding for a clinical research project?

Apply now for a 2025 Betty McGrath Grant.

These internal grants have been refreshed this year to be better aligned with Mater Foundation’s vision of supporting high-impact, evidence-based research that drives real healthcare innovation.

Are you seeking seed funding for a non-laboratory based clinical, health services or education innovation research project that meets one of the following aims: 

  • development or improvement of clinical procedures or models of care 
  • development and implementation of healthcare enabling technology 
  • improving the experience of care for individuals (including quality and satisfaction) 
  • improving the health of populations 
  • reducing the per capita cost of healthcare through innovation improving healthcare workforce wellbeing and/or workforce models design and/or develop best practice in healthcare focused education and/or professional development approaches 
  • improving the functioning of a health service at a business unit level including corporate functions. 

If so, Mater Research wants to hear from you!

Hear from one of our previous winners:


Dr Aleysha Martin - 2021 Betty McGrath Winner

What is on offer?

  • Up to three (3) grants will be awarded 
  • Project duration is up to three (3) years  
  • Each grant will provide up to $50,000 per annum (totaling $150,000 per award) 
  • Projects must be commencing in  early 2026.


Who can apply?

Applications are encouraged from all Mater locations across Queensland. 

Please refer to the:


Applications close Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 5pm.

For more information, email: research.grants@mater.uq.edu.au