About Otago Medical Research Foundation
The Otago Medical Research Foundation supports vital medical research carried out in the Otago region and encourages talented students and emerging researchers to pursue research careers. We fund innovative, medical research projects and often foundational studies (helping develop excellent ideas into larger scale investigations) and scholarships that help Otago’s medical community thrive.
Our objective is simple
The furtherance of medical research in Otago. We support world-class research led by scientists, students, practitioners and lecturers whose work contributes invaluable knowledge to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. In doing so, we help retain top medical talent and intellectual property within the region.
Medical research is a life changer. Our supporters are life changers.
Since our establishment in 1967, the Foundation has awarded more than $12 million in grants and scholarships. Much of this research is now internationally recognised, improving the quality of life for millions of people worldwide through earlier diagnosis and better treatments - all made possible by the generosity of our supporters.
It all starts somewhere.
We fund highly novel and scientifically worthy projects that are often too early-stage to attract larger funding bodies. These initial discoveries frequently open the door to further research and major funding, ensuring progress continues. Many of our alumni are now global leaders in their fields.
Everyone benefits from medical research.
Every one of us has been touched by discoveries made through research - directly or through family, friends or colleagues. Lives have been saved, treatments improved and suffering reduced because research never stands still.
