The Sax Institute

About

The Sax Institute is an Australian non-profit organisation that improves health and wellbeing by driving the use of research in policies, programs and services. It operates at the interface between research and health decision-making, supporting policymakers, researchers, and health organisations to access and apply evidence-based solutions. The Institute conducts large-scale longitudinal research studies and provides data platforms, evidence services, and evaluation support to inform public health decisions across Australia.

Giving Philosophy

The Sax Institute approaches its work by developing, testing, and delivering best-practice approaches to connecting research with health decision-making. It values evidence-based solutions, research translation, and supporting the use of high-quality research to inform health policy and practice. The Institute operates primarily through its own programs and platforms rather than traditional grant-making to external organisations.

Tips for Applicants

Given that The Sax Institute operates more as a research organisation than a traditional grantmaker, organisations seeking to engage should focus on partnership opportunities that align with their evidence translation and research translation mission. Proposals should emphasise how the work will inform health policy or improve public health outcomes through research.

Financial History (7 years)