Do you need funding for a research project?
Apply now for a 2026 Betty McGrath Grant.
The Betty McGrath Grant scheme is one of Mater Research's flagship internal funding opportunities, supporting innovative projects that improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, workforce wellbeing, education and business systems across Mater.
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!
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).
Who can apply?
Applications are encouraged from all Mater locations across Queensland.
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Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed project with their manager, department head and relevant research mentors early in the application process. For advice regarding ethics and governance requirements, prospective applicants are also encouraged to contact the Mater Research Navigator via email research.navigator@mater.uq.edu.au.
Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 12 noon.
Late applications cannot be accepted.
For more information, email: research.grants@mater.uq.edu.au
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