Endometriosis Australia is the only not for profit charity fundraising for seed research.

Our commitment to endometriosis research grants and funding

Since launching the Endometriosis Australia Research Grant Program in 2017, we’ve distributed over $854,500 in seed funding to support endometriosis research that benefits our community.

Endometriosis Australia’s grant program is instrumental in providing seed funding to early and mid-career researchers in the endometriosis field. This critical support enables innovative projects to gain initial traction, helping researchers build the foundation needed to secure larger grants such as those from the NHMRC and MRFF. Without this early-stage investment, many promising research initiatives might never take flight. We are thankful for the generous donations from our supporters that make this possible.

Your voice matters

Your responses to our national survey have shaped the research priorities of Australians affected by endometriosis. You told us that the top priority for those affected by endometriosis is understanding the best ways to treat and manage symptoms. There is a strong demand for clear, evidence-based treatment options and symptom management strategies. See the findings here.

How we assess research grant applications

We’ll assess applications for Endometriosis Australia Research Grants based on these criteria here.

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Endometriosis Research Grants: Driving Change

Our impact is evidenced by, for example, Imagendo and our seed funding which has already made a significant impact.

Researchers Prof Caroline Ford and our co-founder Prof Jason Abbott, and the team at Royal Women’s Hospital have successfully grown tissue from all known types of endometriosis in a lab and observed the changes in the cells after different treatments.

For more on eligibility and submission details, please visit our website here.

How to get involved

• For more eligibility information and how to apply, click here.
• See our Research Notice Board for upcoming studies.

More about Endo Research

Endo Facts

There are currently nearly 1 million endometriosis patients in Australia.

Click on each state for more information.

The amounts shown are an approximation based on research conducted in 2018.

Symptoms such as pain, cramping, bloating, fatigue and nausea cost endometriosis patients time, money and quality of life.

Endometriosis costs on average $30,000 per endometriosis patient per year.

In turn, endometriosis costs the
Australian economy approximately
$9.7 Billion annually.