Grants

PKD Australia's 2026 research grant round is closed. For detailed information about our grant winners and their research projects, please visit Our Researchers.

As the only organisation dedicated to PKD in Australia, we are grateful for another year of generosity from our donors that has allowed us to continue to offer funding to the incredible researchers working on finding a cure for PKD.

Grants available

  • 2 x $32,500 grants
  • 1 x $15,000 Heard Family Early Career Research grant (specifically for Early Career Researchers who are no more than 5 years from completeing a PHD, obtaining an FRACP or equivalent at application closing date)
  • 1 x $15,000 grant (specifically for Early-Mid Career Researchers who are no more than 10 years from completing a PhD, or obtaining an FRACP or equivalent at application closing date)

Early Career Researchers can still apply if their PhD has been submitted but not yet formally awarded.

Click here to view the Grant Guidelines

Click here to view the 2026 Application Form

Complete all sections – please use N/A if a section is not applicable.

Email your completed form and resume/CV to manager@pkdaustralia.org by Friday, 13 March 2026

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PKD Australia’s 2027 grant round will open in November 2026.

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Pre-Application opens*
June 2020
Pre-Application Deadline*
August 17, 2020
Review Period*
August – October 2020
Invitations to submit full applications*
October 2020
Full Application Deadline
January 18, 2021
Review Period
January- May 2021
Applicant Notification
May 2021
Funding Cycle
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023

* new this year

Click here to read the Request for Applications.

Help us find a cure for PKD

Did you know that you can also donate via bank transfer?

Please use the details below and email your bank receipt to knowledge@pkdaustralia.org to receive a tax receipt.

Bank: ANZ
BSB: 012 323
Account number: 290 372 354

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