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About the RANZCP Foundation
The RANZCP Foundation is the College charity translating donations into world-class psychiatric research and meaningful initiatives to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Vision
Transforming mental health care, creating a world of potential.
Mission
By promoting research and fostering innovation and partnerships, we build knowledge and skills. Our focus areas are:
- Preventing and treating mental illness: Enhancing both primary and secondary care at the individual level
- Supporting the mental health of diverse communities: Addressing the systemic needs of identified and vulnerable populations
- Promoting mental health across the lifespan: Taking an intergenerational approach to achieving long-term wellbeing.
Our programs
- New Investigator Grants: Designed to encourage new researchers who require funding to conduct a small-scale study.
- Early Research Career Grants: Designed to encourage innovative research and support those new to or intending to have a research career.
- PhD Scholarships: Supporting the next generation of research leaders.
- Catalyst Grants: Designed to give psychiatrist researchers at any career stage access to small-scale funds to assist them in preparing a pilot or proof of concept for a future study.
- gamadji nanggit Scholarships: Supports the leadership skills of the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychiatrists.
- Annual Wānanga: Builds connections and support for Māori psychiatrists.
- Sub-specialty grants and scholarships: Research funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, Early Parenting Research, Postnatal Depression and Psychotherapy.
Governance
The RANZCP Foundation is overseen by a senior advisory committee reporting to the RANZCP Board of Directors. The Foundation Committee is responsible for fundraising, managing an annual program of grants, scholarships, and awards, and ensuring that all funds are used in accordance with donors’ wishes.
The Committee for Research provides additional expert advice on the development, scope, and selection of grants. Independent assessors are engaged to evaluate applications, supporting a fair, transparent, and impactful grants program.
All operational costs are covered by the RANZCP, ensuring that 100% of donations go directly to grants and scholarships. Donations are tax-deductible in Australia.
Find out more about the regulations of the RANZCP Foundation.
Committee members
- Associate Professor John Allan, Chair
- Professor Gerard Byrne
- Professor Valsamma Eapen
- Professor Hinemoa Elder MNZM
- Professor Anthony Harris
- Dr Rory Hutchinson
- Dr Michael Keem
- Associate Professor Vinay Lakra
- Associate Professor Louise Nash
- Professor Richard Newton
- Associate Professor Shuichi Suetani
- Associate Professor Nicola Warren
Patrons
The RANZCP Foundation is supported by its patrons, Professor The Hon Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO (Australia) and Emeritus Professor Sir Mason Durie ONZ, KNZM.
Partnership opportunities
The RANZCP Foundation can facilitate a range of strategic partnerships with philanthropy, business, government, health associations and others to fund research grants and joint projects.
More information
For further information or to discuss giving options, please contact the Foundation team.
T +61 3 9640 0646
E foundation@ranzcp.org
309 La Trobe St
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
ABN 68 000 439 047
The RANZCP is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
