EMF Grants Hub
The Epworth Medical Foundation (EMF) is committed to investing in the development of Epworth employees and accredited VMOs, providing in excess of $3 million of funding for internal grants every year.
When Epworth opened its doors 100 years ago, it could do so thanks to the generosity of our community. Since then, philanthropy has continued to support Epworth in providing our patients with exceptional care.
The Epworth Medical Foundation is committed to investing in the development of Epworth employees and accredited VMOs, providing in excess of $3 million of funding for internal grants every year. Our ultimate purpose is to ensure that through education, research and development of new service models, Epworth remains at the forefront of healthcare delivery, providing our patients with the best possible care each and every day.
Below is a comprehensive list of all grant and funding opportunities available to employees and accredited VMOs at Epworth.
These grants are with thanks to the generosity, foresight and commitment of donors and sponsors of the Epworth Medical Foundation.
Scholarships
As an Epworth employee apply for up to $10,000 to invest in your development.
Receive support to return to study, undertake further training, attend a conference or visit a centre of excellence.
Applications for 2023 Scholarships have now closed.
Research grants
Up to 20 annual grants are available to support Epworth employees and accredited VMOs to undertake research projects that are directly relevant to Epworth’s clinical service delivery
- Gynaecology Research Grant – up to $110,000
- Pancreatic Cancer Research Grant – up to $55,000
- Cardiology Research Grant – up to $50,000
- Prostate Cancer Research Grant - up to $25,000
- Early Career Researcher Capacity Building Grants - $30,000 each, multiple available
- Pilot Research Grants – $10,000 each, multiple available
Applications for 2023 Research grants have now closed.
Guest speaker grants
As an Epworth employee or VMO lead the facilitation of hosting a national or international speaker or expert in their field to address the Epworth community
Minimum of 2 grants, up to $20,000 each
Applications for 2023 Guest Speaker grants will be open Monday 1 August 2022 and close Friday 26 August 2022.
Innovation grants – EPIC
Opportunity for Epworth VMOs and employees to lead a project that investigates and transforms that way that services and care are delivered at Epworth.
Various discipline specific grants – Mental Health, Cancer and ICU.
Applications for 2023 Innovation grants will be open will be open Monday 1 August 2022 and close Friday 2 September 2022
Doctor's grants
Doctor grants are available to accredited VMO’s and employed Doctors at Epworth to support their professional development.
This may include:
- Traveling to national or international centres of excellence to learn new procedures or techniques
- Undertaking further study or training
- Attending a national or international conference
Applications for 2023 Doctors grants will be open Monday 4 July 2022 and close Friday 5 August 2022
VMO Summit Program
A program for accredited Epworth VMO’s to build leadership capability and the ability to lead innovation, while fostering a deeper sense of engagement and belonging at Epworth.
Bespoke program in partnership with Monash Business School
Next intake TBC (24 Epworth doctors).
Patient support fund
Epworth employees are able to seek funding to run a pilot that will complement the exceptional clinical care provided to our patients.
Ethel Gray Benevolent Fund
A fund that is available to provide financial support to Epworth patients, their family and our employees during a time of need.
Ongoing applications as required.