Recently, we hosted our annual research award ceremony to honour the exceptional researchers who have received grant funding from The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation in 2024.
The event, on Monday, July 22, was a special celebration of the individuals whose proposals have demonstrated extraordinary potential and who have inspired us with their passion and commitment.
Grant funding is crucial to advancing research and innovation and to providing the necessary resources for our researchers to explore new ideas, develop groundbreaking solutions, and push the boundaries of knowledge.
At this event, we acknowledged 49 recently awarded grants, with the total amount for the awards being >$4.7M.
- 14 new investigator grants
- 7 Special Initiative and Project Grants
- 3 TPCH Collaborative Seed Grant
- 9 innovation grants
- 3 Innovation and Capacity Building Grant
- 6 equipment grants
- 4 research fellowships
- 3 PhD scholarships
New Investigator Grant Recipients
The TPCH Foundation’s New Investigator Grants are designed for researchers who have not previously received grant funding and want to begin their research career. In our most recent grant round, we were able to award 14 new investigator grants.
The grants provide researchers with up to $12,000 to use on a project that can be achieved within 1-2 years.
We must acknowledge TPCH Study Education Research Trust Account (SERTA) Committee and Foundation donors for their generous support of the New Investigator Grant scheme.
- Yanyun Pan
- Dhayananth Kanagarajan
- Bara Kubanova
- Dieu Le
- Iain Smith
- Cheng Zhang
- Sang Huynh
- Karen Hecimovic
There are also numerous special guests and Friends of the Foundation whose contributions have made these new investigator grants and research funding possible.
- Molly-Rose McInerney (Maureen Stevenson Award)
- Tanya Palmer (Maureen Stevenson Award)
- Jinyang Yang (Cycle of Giving Award)
- Johannes Boesch (The Muir Award for cardiac focussed research which is presented by Alissa Bermingham from Perpetual.)
- Louise Mills (The Auto and General Award)
- Laura Rogers (The Walter Morton Young Research Award)
Special Initiative and Project Grant Recipients
Special Initiative and Project Grants provide funding or co-funding for high quality projects that are closely aligned with the purpose and strategic priorities of the Foundation.
- Perry Judd
- Dan Chambers
- Haris Haqqani
- Norman Morris
- Hannah Gullo
- Dylan Flaws
- Angela Matson
TPCH Collaborative Seed Grant Recipients
The TPCH Foundation’s Collaborative Seed Grants provide up to $50,000 support for new research collaborations across TPCH departments and services.
- Maryam Khorramshahi Bayat
- Sara Winter
- Faye Jordan
Innovation Grant Recipients
Valued up to $100,000, the TPCH Foundation Innovation Grants provide support for new innovative projects occurring at TPCH or in significant partnership with TPCH and its associated community programs.
- Ieuan Evans
- Gabriele Fior
- Ian Yang
- Daniel Chambers
- Usha Gurunathan
- Stephen Parker
- Jack Bell
- Norman Morris
We received an incredible donation from our remarkable supporter, Bill Van Nierop, for one innovation grant. Bill was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2015, and he required a double-lung transplant in 2021 at The Prince Charles Hospital.
In 2023, two years post double-lung transplant, Bill undertook an 800km kayak down the Murrumbidgee River. Bill raised over $50,000 from this challenge, providing vital funding for IPF research.
The Bill Van Nierop Long Kayak for Lungs Award is presented to Viviana Lutzky.
Innovation and Capacity Building Grant Recipients
- Peter Molenaar
- Elizabeth Cheesman
- David Reid
Equipment Grant Recipients
The TPCH Foundation’s Research Equipment Grants are available for pieces of equipment to support research and may be used within any area of The Prince Charles Hospital.
- Dan Chambers
- Margaret Passmore
- Gabriella Abbate
- Maria Martins
- Peter Molenaar
- Amanda Love
Research Fellowship Recipients
The TPCH Foundation’s Research Fellowships provide salary support for three years. These grants have been developed to build research capacity and sustainability by supporting full-time researchers on the TPCH campus or in significant partnerships with TPCH and its associated community programs.
- Kafa Walweel
- Jacky Suen
- Melanie Spratt
- Tian Mun Chee (Kelly Chee)
PhD Scholarship Recipients
The TPCH Foundation’s PhD scholarship provides financial assistance to an individual undertaking a full- or part-time PhD degree at a recognised Australian university.
The scholarship provides the applicant with a living stipend to undertake research at or in significant association with The Prince Charles Hospital.
- Hideaki Nonaka
- Rachael McCall
- Andrew Burke
Congratulations to all Grant recipients
We want to congratulate all of these remarkable grant recipients. Your dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence are truly commendable.
Your work advances research and health outcomes and brings hope and healing to countless individuals.
We would also like to say a special thank you to our donors and supporters for your invaluable contributions. Your support ensures that we can continue to fund and celebrate outstanding achievements in medical research.
It is only together that we can make the most significant difference in helping people live healthier lives for longer.
