Brian Smith Memorial Award
Closed
Maximum of $40,000
1 Feb, 2026 - 1 Apr, 2026
National
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Grant Description
The Brian Smith Memorial Award was established in perpetuity in memory of Brian William Smith (1939–1990), a leading Melbourne surgeon specialising in colorectal disease. For FY2026, up to $40,000 is available to support research and surgical training that enhances skills and knowledge in colonoscopy, colonic cancer, and the applied anatomy, physiology or pathology of the colon and rectum. The Award supports researchers and practitioners with a special interest in colorectal disease, with more than one award possible within the total funding allocation.