This grant round will offer a range of opportunities for stroke research teams across Australia to test their ideas in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery. Our grants aim to build capacity in areas of need in stroke research and support the next generation of researchers to become leaders in their field.

Instructions for applicants will be available in May 2025. Check this page regularly or sign up to be notified.  Applicants may apply and have the opportunity for award in each scheme where they meet the eligibility criteria. Successful applications will be funded from 2026. 

Engagement of people with lived experience is a core focus of Stroke Foundation’s research grants. Ensuring safe, supportive and positive engagement is paramount.

Completion of our co-designed e-learning module on how to work effectively with people with lived experience is a requirement of our grants.

Seed Grants

Seed Grants are up to $80,000 per grant, for projects of up to 18 months, offered to Early- to Early-Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs). Research priority areas for Seed Grants will be available in May 2025.

Stroke Foundation is currently undertaking a research prioritisation project in partnership with the stroke research community, which will be used to guide areas for seed grants. Find out more: Help rank the top research priorities for stroke in Australia

Seed Grants aim to generate new knowledge, kickstart innovative projects and provide a platform for emerging researchers to tackle evidence and implementation gaps in stroke care and excel in their stroke specialty. Seed Grants provide a platform for emerging researchers to gain grant successes and leverage these into further national and international funding, to strengthen evidence in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery, and grow researcher capacity.

Future Leader Grants

Future Leader Grants are up to $5,000 per grant, for stroke research development activities in 2026. EMCRs and people with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

One Future Leader Grant dedicated to aphasia research is generously offered through the Dr Anna Correll Memorial Fund.

These grants focus on developing individual leadership skills, increasing potential for successful collaboration and building capabilities of emerging researchers, including those with lived experience.

Future Leaders may use the grant for activities such as travel to research facilities, leadership training, conference attendance and formal mentoring programs.

Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund for Young Adult Stroke Grant 

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One grant of up to $80,000 for a project of up to two years will be offered to researchers of any career stage. The focus area of this grant will be available in May 2025.

Find out more: Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund for Young Adult Stroke

Nancy & Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund Grant 

One grant of up to $100,000 for a project of up to two years will be offered to researchers of any career stage. The focus area of this grant will be available in May 2025.

Find out more: Nancy & Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Memorial Fund. 

See past grant recipients for projects funded through the generosity of our supporters. 

For tips on applying for Stroke Foundation grants and practical advice for early career researchers on co-design and leading a project, check out the Stroke Trials CRE webinar series.