Forrest Research Foundation

About the organization

The Forrest Research Foundation was established in 2014 following one of the largest ever philanthropic donations in Australian history, of $65million. The foundation attracts outstanding minds to Western Australia to undertake high quality research with the potential to change the world. The foundation aims to drive research and innovation capacity in Western Australia by awarding Forrest Scholarships to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia’s five universities.