The Translational Challenge Grant (TCG) is RHRF’s most prominent grant stream that specifically seeks to fund translational research projects that will break the cycle of disadvantage and improve patient outcomes by addressing specific social determinants of health – such as Education, Socioeconomic Status, Lifestyle Risk Factors, Environment etc.
A maximum of $400,000 is available per project, for projects of duration up to three years.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply for the Translational Challenge Grant stream, projects must:
- be undertaken in one of the following clinical areas: cancer, mental health, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedic surgery or musculoskeletal injury. We will consider funding other clinical areas depending on the scope of the health impact in that area.
- demonstrate a commitment to improving social disadvantage by including one key determinant of health.
- must be undertaken at both a Ramsay site and a non-Ramsay site
- include a diverse patient population and benefit patients in both private and public healthcare settings.
Before applying for a grant, please complete our Eligibility Checker to establish whether your project is eligible to apply for funding with RHRF. The Translational Challenge Grant stream is very competitive, and projects will not be considered if they do not meet the above eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Applicants must create an account in our Grants portal ‘REGGS Grants’ and apply for the Translational Challenge Grant.
Before lodging an application, please ensure you have me the eligibility criteria above.
Please read our TCG application guidelines, instructions and conditions of award for more information on this grant round.
Key Dates
| Translational Challenge Grant 2025-26 |
Start |
End |
| Applications Submission |
9-Sep-25 |
11-Nov-25 |
| Internal Review of Applications |
12-Nov-25 |
26-Nov-25 |
| Shortlisted Applicants Notified |
1-Dec-25 |
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| Review of Applications by Scientific Review Panel and Finalisation of Funding Recommendations |
2-Dec-25 |
6-Mar-26 |
| Review Panel Recommendations Reported to RHRF Board for Endorsement |
Mid-March 2026 |
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| Notification to Applicants |
Late March 2026 |
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| Meeting with Grant Recipients |
Early April 2026 |
Mid-May 2026 |
If you have any questions, please contact the Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation Grants Team at: RHRFgrants@rhrf.org.au