Research grants and scholarships

This page contains information about the research grants and scholarships made available through the work of the RANZCP Foundation.

Barnett PhD Scholarship

Supports PhD research in psychiatry by RANZCP members, made possible through the generosity and leadership of Dr Bryanne Barnett AM. Open now.

RANZCP Foundation Partners PhD Scholarship

Supports and encourages PhD research in psychiatry by RANZCP members and is made possible through the generosity of the RANZCP Foundation Partners. Open now.

Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Research Scholarship

Supports research into postnatal depression in women in Australia and New Zealand. Open now.

Psychotherapy Research Award

Encourages research in psychotherapy among trainees and recent Fellows. Open now.

Sved Williams Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

Designed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Open now.

Other grants

Beverley Raphael New Investigator Grant

Funding for new researchers to undertake a small-scale study. Closed, opening in 2026.

Catalyst Grants

Provides researchers at any career stage with funding to assist in preparing a pilot or proof of concept for a future study. Closed, opening in 2026.

Early Research Career Grants

Supports RANZCP Fellows or Affiliates who are pursuing innovative research in psychiatry. Closed, opening in 2026.

gamadji nanggit Scholarship

Support for the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychiatrists to increase their medical leadership skills. Closed, opening late 2025.

The Barnett Early Parenting Research and Collaboration Grant

Support to undertake a longitudinal research project that measures outcomes in early parenting. Closed.

Trisno Family PhD Research Scholarship

Supporting RANZCP members to pursue PhD research in psychiatry. Closed, opening in 2026.