2025 RRI Step Research Funding outcomes announced
We are excited to share that we have awarded over $366,000 in Step Research Funding to support 17 innovative research projects led by our talented investigators. These grants are designed to kickstart new ideas, build research momentum, and strengthen future funding opportunities.
Each project reflects our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and families through impactful, forward-thinking research.
Congratulations to all recipients!
Tier 1 ($1,000 - $15,000)
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Dexter Chan |
Investigating the impact of paternal heat stress on seminal fluid function and the subsequent female response during early pregnancy in mice |
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Thao Dinh |
Role of AP-1 in ovulation and female fertility |
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Kerrie Foyle |
Shaping the placenta: The role of gamma delta T cells in healthy pregnancy |
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Rachel Hosking |
Co-creation of the design outcome measures to determine adolescent and caregivers preferences for endometriosis diagnosis |
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Zohra Lassi |
From data to equity: examining the representation of migrants and refugees in longitudinal research on sexual, reproductive and maternal health (SRMH) |
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Megan Lim |
Child fertility preservation: Ovarian follicle culture with dynamic oxygen supply |
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Ali McCarron |
Breathing new life: Engineering precision mRNA lipid nanoparticles for cystic fibrosis lung disease |
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Takashi Okada |
Investigating the on-demand contraceptive potential of clomiphine citrate and nafoxidine |
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Maleesa Pathirana |
Lacation intensity and prevalance of metabolic syndrome after a maternal complication of pregnancy (LEMON study): an observational cohort study |
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Stacey Savin |
Maternal immune profiles and uterine artery resistance during pregnancy: links to adverse pregnancy outcomes |
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Ronan Smith |
Harnessing the power of magnets: Improved effectiveness of airway gene therapy for the treatment of cystic fibrosis lung disease |
Tier 2 ($15,001 - $40,000)
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Anya Arthurs |
Optimising stillbirth risk detection by using circular RNAs as indicators of placental ageing |
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Darren Chow |
Double Freeze: Evaluating the lasting impact of sequential oocyte and embryo cryopreservation on early development and pregnancy outcomes |
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Alison Deslandes |
Meet AIMEE! The Artificial Intelligence Mentor for Endometriosis Ultrasound Education |
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Amna Ghith |
Functional screening of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) inhibitors in breastmilk-derived mammary epithelial cells for the treatment of lactational mastitis |
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Khalida Perveen |
Identifying the best time to guide newborns' immune development to prevent allergies |
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Nathan Rout-Pitt |
Characterising basal epithelial stem cell subpopulations in cystic fibrosis airways: Investigating the inherent risk of fibrosis |