Explore past grant recipients
Sensory making in adults with autism: In 2025, the grant supported research to better understand adults with autism who experience ‘sensory masking’.
Supporting research conducted by people with disability for people with disability is an important part of our work. We prioritise approaches that centre lived experience, including research led by people with disability and projects that involve people with lived experience through co-design, co-production or other meaningful partnerships.
Through our Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald Research Grant, a grant of up to $30,000 is available to support researchers with disability to conduct research that aims to improve the lives of people with disability.
Our research delivers positive changes to disability policy, provider practices and broader social outcomes. The grant strengthens research leadership by people with disability and promotes inclusive, participatory research that reflects the expertise of lived experience.
The grant is for a 1–2 year research project that aligns with our research priority areas. Funds can be used to support a new project or an existing project where there is a funding gap. For full eligibility criteria, see the application form.
To apply, email your completed application form to Dr Caroline Hart at [email protected]. Applications close on Friday 12 June 2026.
For more information, please contact Caroline.
About Scope
At Scope, we work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.
We’re one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia, supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities. We operate across Victoria and New South Wales through more than 425 service locations and support more than 5,600 people.
Along with delivering high-quality services and employment opportunities for people with a disability, Scope also conducts research to improve the lives of people with disability.
Digital toolkit project: In 2024, the grant supported research to develop a digital toolkit that’s helping young people with disability achieve their goals in community programs, such as sport, dance, drama, scouts, and art.
Scope research grant supports digital toolkit for young people with disability to achieve their goals
Scope has supported research to develop a new digital toolkit that’s helping young people with disability achieve their goals in community programs.
Scope participates in National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health conference
On 3 July, Dr Caroline Hart, Scope’s Research Officer, and Annie Loughens, Scope Research Assistant, participated in a panel discussion as part of this year’s National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health Conference.
Scope awards research grant to Monash Krongold Clinic to build capacity in young people with a disability
Scope has awarded the Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald Research Grant to the research team from Monash University’s Krongold Clinic, which will enable co-creation of a digital toolkit that empowers young people with disability to engage in community programs in ways that builds their autonomy and competence.
