Queensland And Northern New South Wales Lions Medical Research Foundation
Concentration RiskGovernment Funding ($22K)
Giving Philosophy
The foundation focuses on start-up funding for early career biomedical scientists, supporting innovative medical research that can lead to discoveries benefiting all Australians. It values supporting researchers in making medical breakthroughs across a wide range of health conditions, from immunology and neurological diseases to chronic illnesses and cancers.
Tips for Applicants
Approach this funder by emphasising the innovative potential of early career researchers and the translational impact of the research. Given their long history (since 1963) and focus on start-up funding, demonstrate how your research could lead to practical medical breakthroughs that align with their previously funded areas.
Notable Grants
- $318,080 to medical research grants (2018)
- $25,000 to SPARQ-ed program
- $293,080 to general medical research grants (2018)
- Funding for Dr Carlos Salomon - ovarian cancer research
- Funding for Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka - Parkinson's disease and dementia research
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221K | $325K | $1.4M | $-104,354 |
| 2022 | $669K | $504K | $1.5M | $165K |
| 2021 | $357K | $311K | $1.8M | $46K |
| 2020 | $156K | $356K | $1.4M | $-180,698 |
| 2019 | $217K | $385K | $1.6M | $-167,915 |
| 2018 | $218K | $554K | $1.7M | $-336,581 |
| 2017 | $346K | $580K | $2.0M | $-233,785 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-63009946481
- ABN
- 63009946481
- Sector
- health
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (20)
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- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $221K
- Assets
- $1.4M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 49
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Data Sources
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