Research Grants

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ATMS Research Grant 2025: Up to $10,000 for Natural Medicine Research

ATMS invites applications for a grant of up to $10,000 for natural medicine research that supports the goals of the ATMS Strategic Plan.

Eligibility Criteria

The Applicant must be a financial Accredited/Life/Fellow member of ATMS.

The Chief Investigator of the project must:

  • be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident;
  • currently reside in Australia.

Project Requirements

Proposals must be for a clearly identifiable 12-month project, even if part of a larger research initiative. Funding is not intended to provide long-term support for projects or top-up funding for ongoing studies.

If your project involves practice-based research your Public Indemnity Insurance must specifically cover this.

Key Dates

Applications close 26th July 2025 AEST.

How to Apply

Download the necessary application documents:

To ensure a fair and transparent process for all applicants we ask that all relevant questions be sent via email to ceo@atms.com.au so that the responses can be made available on the ATMS website and visible to all potential applicants.

 

Meet Our Research Grant Winners

We proudly recognise the recipients of the ATMS Research Grant, awarded to exceptional individuals advancing natural medicine research. These projects reflect innovative approaches and a commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of communities.

2024

The ATMS Research Grant allocates up to AU$20,000 to support natural medicine research that aligns the goals of the ATMS Strategic Plan. At the AGM on Sunday, it was announced that in 2024 there would be two recipients, each receiving $10,000: Dr Deep Jyoti Bhuyan – NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University For his research: Can probiotic gut bacteria enhance the bioavailability and bioactivity of Kakadu plum antioxidants? Dr Isabella Leung – Western Sydney University For her research: Transforming the acupuncture practice scope to encompass the paramedical context: a scoping review with implications for extending practices for natural medicine professions. Congratulations to both grant recipients.

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