The National Foundation For Medical Research and Innovation is a not for profit organisation that is entirely independent. It is not affiliated with any University, Hospital, Government or State body. The Foundation provides financial support to research projects conserving and building its capital base. The National Foundation For Medical Research and Innovation was incorporated on 3 November 1977, originally as the Sydney Hospital Foundation for Research. The name was changed on 12 January 1994. In 2013 the Foundation also decided to increase its support nationally and to change its name to the National Foundation for Medical research & Innovation. This will take effect from 2nd January 2014 Our Mission “To advance innovations in medical research related to the nature, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and incidence of disease and other health problems that have a significant impact on the health of humans”