RANZCP Foundation scholarships open on 1 September

The RANZCP Foundation is delighted to announce the opening of four significant scholarships to support RANZCP members undertaking research in psychiatry.

Applications open from 1 September to 13 October 2025.

We encourage you to apply to secure funding, gain recognition for your work, and further your contribution to psychiatric research.

The Barnett PhD Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to encourage and support PhD research in psychiatry by RANZCP members. It is made possible through the generous support of Dr Barnett AM, an outstanding contributor to the field of psychiatry, particularly perinatal and early childhood mental health, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Value: Two scholarships, each valued at up to A$60,000

Eligibility: Open to RANZCP Fellows, Affiliates, and trainees who are enrolled (or can provide evidence of planned enrolment) as a PhD candidate in psychiatric research at a recognised tertiary institution in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand.

Apply now

The RANZCP Foundation Partners PhD Scholarship 

This scholarship is also designed to encourage and support PhD research in psychiatry by RANZCP members. It is made possible through the generous support of the RANZCP Foundation Partners.

Value: One scholarship up to A$60,000

Eligibility: Open to RANZCP Fellows, Affiliates, and trainees who are enrolled (or can provide evidence of planned enrolment) as a PhD candidate in psychiatric research at a recognised tertiary institution in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand.

 Apply now

The Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Research Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to encourage research into perinatal mood disorders in Australia and New Zealand.

Value: One scholarship up to A$50,000

Eligibility:  Open to RANZCP Fellows, Affiliates and trainees

Apply now

RANZCP Psychotherapy Research Award

This award is designed to encourage research in psychotherapy among psychiatry trainees and recent Fellows in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Value: One scholarship up to A$10,000

Eligibility: Open to RANZCP Fellows, Affiliates and trainees

Apply now

If you have any questions, please contact foundation@ranzcp.org.

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