Friends and foundations

Monash could not continue to advance research and nurture the next generation of leaders without the generous philanthropy of individuals and some of the world's most prominent foundations and trusts. With their support we can continue to make a positive, sustained and truly significant impact on the lives of people around the world.

Foundations and trusts

Our team works with trusts and foundations to highlight philanthropic projects of interest that fit with their objectives.

The Ted Whitten Foundation has teamed up with the Monash Medical Foundation to help find a cure for prostate cancer, which is diagnosed in around 20,000 Australians each year. The Foundation announced its largest ever donation, of $550,000, to fund a five-year clinical research program at Monash. Read more.

Professor Scott O'Neill, Dean of Monash University's Faculty of Science, recognises the importance of philanthropy from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to his team's recent breakthrough in the fight against dengue fever. Read more.

Individual philanthropists

Shared values and a commitment to community impact often lead to individual donors supporting projects and key priorities across the University.

Ada Phyllis Booth (1921–2008) was a physicist who spent most of her working life at The University of Melbourne. In retirement Ada became a shrewd, almost inspired investor. A $10 million trust fund set up under her name will support the establishment of a significant collection of Slavic studies material at Monash University Library. Read more.