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The Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation funds vital research into neurological disorders and palliative care. The Foundation focuses on degenerative disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, (MND), Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's and stroke. These conditions are life threatening and can affect anyone, including young people.
The Foundation also funds research into palliative care. In a rapidly aging society more and more people will need the best palliative care possible at the end of their lives.
The Foundation was established in 1993 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, in conjunction with the Bethlehem Hospital (now Calvary Health Care Bethlehem) with funding provided from the Estate of the late Glen W Griffiths.
Research Grants
Grants are available to scientists and health professionals undertaking Victorian based research projects into chronic neurological disease and palliative care. Preference is given to research projects which have an active link with Calvary Health Care Bethlehem.
Funding for research scholarships is provided in accordance with NH& MRC levels. Project/equipment grants for sums between $20,000 And $50,000 per annum (3 years maximum) are considered.
Applications are called in June each year and are assessed by the Scientific Reference Panel
FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
Responsibility for the conduct of the Foundation is vested in a board of independent and honorary Trustees who are appointed by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary.
The Trustees are chosen from a cross-section of business, legal, medical, scientific and academic fields
Mr Michael Kiely (Chairman)
Mr Vin Arthur
Professor Malcolm Horne
Mr Peter Watson
Mr William Clancy
Sister Marie Hedigan
Dr John Yeatman
Mr Bryan Griffith
Professor Elsdon Storey
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