Online philanthropy

Research Australia has launched an online register to record expressions of interest from researchers seeking philanthropic support for their health and medical research projects.

The register will be used by Research Australia to identify research projects that may be of interest to potential philanthropic and corporate supporters. The register aims to help potential supporters to identify a range projects that meet their giving objectives, prior to the commencement of a formal review.

Rebecca James the CEO of Research Australia said that “the register will reduce barriers for philanthropists wishing to support health and medical research”.

Research Australia has previously managed a pilot program to assist philanthropists to identify and review research projects and needs. The pilot linked State Trustees with researchers resulting in the provision of gifts to three research projects in Victoria.

Information about Research Australia Philanthropy and how to register your expression of interest is available at www.researchaustraliaphilanthropy.org

About Research Australia

Research Australia is a national alliance of over 190 organisations, with a mission to make health and medical research a higher national priority. Independent of government and not-for-profit, Research Australia's activities are funded by its members, donors and supporters from leading research organisations, academic institutions, philanthropy, community special interest groups, peak industry bodies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, small businesses and corporate Australia.