2026 PRF Seeding and Beryl Haynes Grants now open
2026 applications now open
Applications for the Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) Seeding Grants and Beryl Haynes Memorial Grant are now open. Both grants are aimed at helping new and early career researchers within any area of physiotherapy. However, the Beryl Haynes Memorial Grant is designed to support physiotherapists working or studying in Tasmania in memory of Beryl, a pioneering leader in the Tasmanian Health system over decades.
There are seven Seeding Grants on offer and one Beryl Haynes Memorial Grant for Early Career Researchers, with funding up to $20,000 for each grant. Applications are considered predominantly on the basis of scientific merit, significance and team capability.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- be the Chief Investigator of the project
- hold current unconditional registration as a physiotherapist with Ahpra
- currently reside in Australia
- be a financial member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and maintain APA membership at the time of application and for the duration of the grant
- be an early career researcher
- be currently working or studying in Tasmania (only applicable for the Beryl Haynes Memorial Grant). Members of the research team may be located outside of Tasmania.
The applicant must not have received:
- a PRF Seeding, Project or Tagged Grant previously as a Chief Investigator or
- a Beryl Haynes Memorial grant previously
- any research grant of more than $20,000 for a Seeding Grant and $50,000 for a Beryl Haynes Memorial Grant as a named lead investigator for example CIA, including at the time of awarding this grant.
Applicants will be required to justify their eligibility as an early career researcher.
Have a question?
If you have queries about your eligibility, we encourage you to contact us at least two weeks before the EOI closing date.
Submission
Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) using the form provided below, followed by a full application (expected to open in late May and close late June) for those who are shortlisted.
Submissions and any relevant documents are to be sent via email to Jenine Fleming. All submissions must be received by Sunday 1 March 2026.
Documentation
- Grant Writing Tips (PDF)
- Grant Budget Exemplar (PDF)
Seeding Grant documents:
Beryl Haynes Memorial Grant documents:
Submissions and any relevant documents are to be sent via email to Jenine Fleming.
All submissions must be received by Sunday 1 March 2026.
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Be inspired by some of the 2024 PRF Seeding Grant Recipients.