Research grants and scholarships
This page contains information about the research grants and scholarships made available through the work of the RANZCP Foundation.
Browse grant opportunities below.
RANZCP Foundation Partners PhD Scholarship
Supporting PhD research in psychiatry, this scholarship is funded by RANZCP Foundation Partners and is valued at up to $60,000. Open now.
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. Open now.
gamadji nanggit Scholarship
Support for the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychiatrists to increase their medical leadership skills. Opening again late 2024.
Sved Williams Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Designed to support better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and their children; and build knowledge and capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perinatal and infant psychiatry. Open now.
Beverley Raphel New Investigator Grant
Funding for new researchers to undertake a small-scale study. Closed.
Early Research Career Grants
Supports RANZCP Fellows or Affiliates who are pursuing innovative research in psychiatry. Closed.
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.
Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Research Scholarship
Supports research into postnatal depression in women in Australia and New Zealand. Opens July 2025.
Psychotherapy Research Award
Encourages research in psychotherapy among trainees and recent Fellows. Open now.
Every year, the RANZCP Foundation makes grant funding available to RANZCP Fellows and trainees to enable psychiatric research, clinical work, meaningful initiatives, scholarships and innovative projects that improve mental health.