Research Funding
ANZBMS-BHF Grants
The Bone Health Foundation, in conjunction with the ANZBMS, are pleased to announce the successful candidate for bone related research in 2024
Health Innovation Grant, up to the value of $50,000
Applications open: Monday 15 July, 2024
Applications close: Applications closed
Successful applicant: Dr Marc Sim, Edith Cowen University,
“BoneBoost Gelato: Development of an innovative nutritional supplement to enhance musculoskeletal health and reduce falls and fractures”
The purpose of this grant is to deliver funding to test the feasibility of innovative concepts to improve musculoskeletal health. The scope of projects includes clinical, public health and/or health services (including clinical service delivery) or biomedical research that may lead to larger, more rigorous studies and/or nationally competitive grant funding.
We are currently working on our next round of grants, if you are interested, please register your interest by completing the form below.
Congratulations to our 2023 ANZBMS-BHF Grant Recipients
1. ANZBMS-BHF Grant-in-aid - $25,000.
The purpose of this grant is to develop new Cooperation, exchange of ideas and research collaborations between research institutions, groups or industry partners in musculoskeletal research.
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Grant-in-aid Recipients.
Dr Kathryn Stok, University of Melbourne
‘Remodelling the osteochondral interface using contrast-enhanced micro computed tomography’
Dr Jiao Jiao Li, University of Technology
‘Stem-cell derived extracellular vesicles; a therapy of the future for osteoarthritis’
1. ANZBMS-BHF Collaborative Interdisciplinary Grant - $30,000.
The purpose of this grant is to develop new Cooperation, exchange of ideas and research collaborations between research institutions, groups or industry partners in musculoskeletal research.
Congratulations to our 2023/24 recipient
Dr Jessica Sandy, Children’s Hospital Westmead
‘Dental manefestations in paediatric X-linked hypophosphataemia’
*All research grants are offered at the discretion of the BHF Board/ANZBMS Council
The bone and mineral research community in Australia have a proven track record of producing internationally competitive research outcomes which have a meaningful impact on individuals with poor bone health.
Please note all grant applications are independently assessed by the ANZBMS and BHF Research Advisory Committee, who provide recommendations to the Foundation’s Board and ANZBMS Council about the most appropriate submissions to fund and to what extent. Funding can be at the level recommended by the peer reviewers or at an alternative level. All grants will be administered wholly by the Foundation.
*All research grants are offered at the discretion of the BHF Board and ANZBMS Council