BOLD FUtURES - Early Career Medical Research Grant
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS GRAND ROUND ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
The 2026 grant round will open in July 2026.
The Jack Brockhoff Early Career Medical Research Grants Program strengthens Victoria's research capability by supporting talented early-career scientists conducting research relevant to understanding the causes, prevention, detection, treatment, or palliation of conditions affecting population health and well-being.
The Foundation supports early-career researchers in demonstrating their scientific originality and capacity to independently complete discrete studies for publication. These grants help young researchers build competitive CVs for future research positions and grants, establishing foundations for research careers.
Grants of up to $75,000 per year, for one or two years, are available for research addressing the causation, prevention, detection, treatment, or palliation of conditions affecting population health.
Eligibility: Applicants must have fewer than 3 research-active years (full-time research) after PhD completion, hold an approved PhD, and be employed by an NHMRC Approved Administering Institution.
To apply for this grant, please contact the Foundation to confirm eligibility. All interested researchers must apply through their institution's Advancement Office or Philanthropy team.
For detailed information, see our Early Career Medical Research Guidelines and FAQs. View previous grant recipients here for examples of successful applications.
The James Guest Memorial Jack Brockhoff Foundation Medical Scholarship
In 2015, in memory of the Foundation’s much loved and respected Patron Dr James Guest, a residential scholarship was instituted at Trinity College for students studying medicine or biomedicine at The University of Melbourne. The scholarship is awarded annually by Trinity College administration. Please contact Trinity College for further details.