Funding since
1985
Through research grants allocated by Australian Rotary Health, Australian researchers have received over $50 million since 1985.
| Year | Funding |
|---|---|
| 1986 – 2000 | $6,064,823 |
| 2001 | $550,530 |
| 2002 | $667,147 |
| 2003 | $778,047 |
| 2004 | $999,629 |
| 2005 | $1,581,453 |
| 2006 | $1,712,529 |
| 2007 | $2,745,274 |
| 2008 | $3,385,585 |
| 2009 | $3,416,928 |
| 2010 | $2,276,635 |
| 2011 | $2,563,620 |
| 2012 | $2,162,000 |
| 2013 | $2,180,149 |
| 2014 | $2,140,793 |
| 2015 | $3,249,493 |
| 2016 | $2,945,000 |
| 2017 | $2,121,814 |
| 2018 | $2,177,444 |
| 2019 | $2,289,684 |
| 2020 | $2,695,217 |
| 2021 | $1,796,340 |
| 2022 | $1,053,086 |
| 2023 | $1,390,842 |
| 2024 | $1,756,517 |
| Total | $54,700,579 |
Funding for
2024
A snap shot on how we allocate our Grants, Scholarships and other Funding. In 2024 we have allocated $2,291,517.
| Funding Type | Cost | Number | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project Grants – Mental Health of 0-12 year olds Australian Rotary Health provides grants for research relating to the mental health 0-12 years for up to three years per project. (Funding outcomes from our symposium Healthy Children – Bright Futures, improving the mental health of 0-12 year olds.) |
Up to $70,000 pa |
13 | $885,112 |
| Research Project Grants – Mental Health of Young Australians Australian Rotary Health provides grants for research relating to the mental health of Young Australians for up to three years per project. |
Up to $70,000 pa |
1 | $50,405 |
| Post Doctoral Fellowships Australian Rotary Health offers three fellowships to early career researchers in the area of Mental Health. They are the Royce Abbey, Colin Dodds and Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowships. Research relating to the prevention of mental health issues. |
Up to $125,000 pa |
4 | $450,000 |
| Ian Scott Scholarships Named after the founder of Australian Rotary Health, Ian Scott scholarships provide financial support to PhD students conducting research into mental health. |
Up to $35,000 pa |
1 | $22,000 |
| Funding Partners PhD Scholarships Jointly funded by a Rotary Club or District, Australian Rotary Health and a University, PhD Scholarships provide funds for research into any area of health or medicine. (Including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in returned armed forces & Emergency Services) |
Up to $35,000 pa |
24 | $349,000 |
| Rural Medical Scholarships Rural Medical Scholarships give an incentive for students to complete at least one year in a rural area. |
$5,000 pa | 8 | $35,000 |
| Rural and Indigenous Nursing Scholarships Rural Nursing Scholarships provide an incentive for nursing students to complete their 3rd year major clinical placement and graduating year in a rural/remote area. |
Up to $12,500 pa |
8 | $100,000 |
| Indigenous Health Scholarships A partnership between a Rotary Club or District and the State or Commonwealth government to provide scholarships to Indigenous Australians who can then use their education to benefit other Indigenous people. |
$5,000 pa | 80 | $400,000 |
CELEBRATING OVER 40 YEARS OF SUPPORT BY ROTARY DISTRICTS OF AUSTRALIA
