The mental health of young survivors of stroke will be the focus of a
It’s hoped the research will address unseen challenges faced by young survivors of stroke, and reduce social withdrawal and isolation as a result of stroke.
will offer up to $80,000 to researchers for a project of up to two years. It is one of 11 grants available in the 2024 grant round, with applications opening on Thursday, June 15.
Stroke Foundation Research Advisory Committee Chair Professor Coralie English said the new range of grants will build capacity in areas of need in stroke research and support Australia’s emerging researchers to become leaders in their field.
“These grants offer an opportunity for stroke research teams across Australia to test their ideas in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery,” Professor English said.
“Effective research takes time, perseverance, and a great deal of funding. Which is why I strongly encourage people to apply and help Stroke Foundation prevent stroke and save lives.”
Stroke Foundation has awarded over $6 million in research grants to more than 200 talented researchers since the inception of the grants program in 2008.
Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Lisa Murphy said engagement of people with lived experience is a core focus of the program.
“Ensuring safe, supportive and positive engagement of people with live experience is paramount to Stroke Foundations grant program,” Dr Murphy said.
“Research is far more impactful if it is designed with the very people it intends to help.
“It would not be possible without the support of people like the Glendinning family. Their contribution ensures world-class researchers can change the face of stroke in Australia, their generosity will improve the lives of survivors of stroke for generations to come.”
More than 27,400 Australians experienced a stroke for the first time in 2022 and there are more than 445,000 survivors of stroke living in our community.
Outline of available grants:
- Tim Glendinning Memorial Fund – Young Adult Stroke Grant (proudly supported by Yieldbroker) offers one new grant of up to $80,000 for a project of up to two years to address: ‘Psychosocial and mental wellness of people living with stroke in young adulthood.’
- Future Leader Grants – aims to strengthen leadership skills for early- to early-mid-career researchers seeking to further their stroke research specialty and develop collaborative networks. Four grants of up to $15,000 each are available.
- Early- to Early-Mid-Career Researcher Seed Grants – six seed grants of up to $80,000 each are available for projects of up to 18-months addressing our four research priority areas. This round aims to fund at least one grant in each priority area:
