Helping early and mid-career researchers gain a competitive edge
All Office for Research internal grant schemes help early and mid-career researchers gain a competitive edge, as well as develop a positive track record for securing external grants. We have grants to:
- support researchers conduct early-stage projects
- provide assistance purchasing equipment
- help develop research collaborations with industry partners and other universities
- provide research support for researchers returning from parental leave
We also have awards that recognise individual researcher excellence at all career stages. Explore the full range of internal grants below.
Early Career Opportunities
Griffith University Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (GUPF)
2024 round dates - TO BE ADVISED
The Griffith Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme was established to assist the University in achieving its objective of strengthening its research profile and capacity and bringing high calibre early-career researchers from national and international institutes to the University. Fellowships are for two years.
New Researcher Grant Scheme
2024 round dates - TO BE ADVISED
This scheme is only available to Griffith University applicants.
New Researcher Grants provides our University’s early career researchers the opportunity to conduct their own research projects.
Fellowship Accelerator Application Scheme
2024 round dates - TO BE ADVISED
This scheme is only available to Griffith University applicants.
The Fellowship Accelerator Application Scheme provides support to high performing early and mid-career academic staff who would be competitive in external fellowship schemes, to enable the preparation of their fellowship application.
GU Parental Research Assistance Program (PRAP)
This scheme is only available to Griffith University Academics.
The GU Parental Research Assistance Program (PRAP) replaces the discontinued Qld State supported Women's Research Assistance Program. PRAP funding is to provide research or technical assistance to the researcher either while they are on, or immediately following, parental leave. Applications are open at any time and will be funded on a first in basis.
Due date: PRAP is open continuously with applications considered and assessed when received. Applications will be accepted until the funding pool is exhausted or until 31 December each year the funds are not exhausted.
Equipment purchase
Griffith University Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme (GURIIS)
2024 round dates - TO BE ADVISED
The Griffith University Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme (GURIIS) differs from the Griffith University Research Infrastructure Program (GURIP) in that it is focused on the replacement of aging equipment and in particular, high throughput and commonly used equipment under the custodian of centralised or shared facilities such as centres, institutes, schools, and core facilities.
Griffith University Research Infrastructure Program (GURIP)
2024 round dates - TO BE ADVISED
The GURIP scheme provides funding for research equipment and facilities. Applications must first be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Research. Endorsed and ranked applications are then submitted by the Dean of Research to the Office for Research. Researchers are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposals with the Group technical support team and relevant Dean Research prior to submitting an application.