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. 

Barnett PhD Scholarship

The Barnett PhD Scholarship is designed to encourage and support PhD research in psychiatry by RANZCP members. Closed.

RANZCP Foundation Partners PhD Scholarship

Supporting PhD research in psychiatry, this scholarship is funded by RANZCP Foundation Partners and is valued at up to A$60,000, per year. Closed.

Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Research Scholarship

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

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.

Psychotherapy Research Award

Encourages research in psychotherapy among trainees and recent Fellows. Closed.

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.

gamadji nanggit Scholarship

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

Beverley Raphael New Investigator Grant

Funding for new researchers to undertake a small-scale 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.

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.