Gilead Australia Fellowship Grants Program

Applications are now closed for the 2026 Gilead Australia Fellowship Grants Program. Applications for the 2027 Gilead Australia Fellowship Grants Program will open early in 2026.

Over the last few decades, continued improvements in the understanding of HIV, chronic viral hepatitis and haematological malignancies have led to the development of significant new treatments, with multiple therapeutic options now available in these disease areas. As a result, many patients are living longer and have an improved quality of life.

However, while much research at a basic science and clinical trial level is focused on drug discovery and evaluation, Gilead recognises that a key part of improving patient care in real terms is the development of approaches to diagnosis, treatment and education at a local practice level. Learnings from successful initiatives can be applied to other communities and/or replicated in other parts of the country, to provide practical solutions to current challenges across these specific therapy areas.

Aim of the Gilead Australia Fellowship Grants Program

Gilead is committed to supporting innovative local research initiatives to improve patient outcomes. The Fellowship enables Australian researchers to apply for funding across a range of therapeutic areas.

The Fellowship aims to support:

projects with a clinical and ‘real-world’ focus
the development and implementation of best practice to enhance patient outcomes
research in the specific disease areas of HIV, chronic viral hepatitis and/ or haematological malignancies.

Funding Support for Local Australian Research

Researchers in Australia currently face increasing competition for limited funding, particularly for projects with a local or community focus. In recognition of these projects and their benefits to patient care, the Fellowship aims to help bridge the gap in local Australian research funding.

The Fellowship has been running successfully in Australia for over a decade, providing funding to novel projects across Australia that can inform and shape best practice in patient care. Founded in 2012, the Fellowship has since awarded over $3,500,000, to Australian led research and community projects.

What is the focus of projects included in the fellowship?

Successful applications will focus on investigating solutions to improve outcomes for people living with, at risk of acquiring, HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and/ or haematological malignancies

Projects may be based on sociological and epidemiological aspects of patient care, as well as practical aspects. Applications for community-based projects that may not necessarily fall under traditional grant criteria are welcomed.

Please note that basic science research and clinical research based on specific therapeutic agents are out of scope for the Gilead Australia Fellowship Grants Program.

Contact Us

For more information, general enquiries or questions on a specific application, email us at Gileadfellowship@gilead.com and we will support you with your request.