Our research grants calendar shows selected current and upcoming funding opportunities available
Our research grants calendar shows selected current and upcoming funding opportunities available to Griffith researchers. You can also search for funding opportunities using the grants database.
Please note: an Expression of Interest or Notification of Intent may need to be submitted earlier than internal submission dates listed.
Ongoing opportunities and Pre-announcements
| Grant scheme | More Info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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| TBA – Deadlines are not available until the Program Announcements are released. | ||||
| Continuous - Industry led. Intending applicants must discuss proposals with Maretta Mann | ||||
National Breast Cancer Foundation - International Fellowship Program | Fellowships must commence between 1 January 2019 - 1 January 2020 | no scheduled closing date for this scheme | no scheduled closing date for this scheme | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
National Blood Authority (NBA) Applications for grant funding will fall into one of the three following categories:
Applications will be required to address evidence gaps in either:
| TBA | TBA | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
January 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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Department of Industry, Innovation and Science - Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs Provides grants from $150,000 to $1.5 million to help establish and/or operate Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) export hubs in the six Growth Centre sectors. The export hubs will work with Growth Centres to facilitate SME export opportunities. | 7 January 2019 | 21 January 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) EOIs due to the Office for Research by Thursday, 13 December 2018 | EOI 13 December 2018 | EOI 13 December 2018 | 23 January 2019 5:00 pm AEDT | |
An Expression of Interest (EOI) process applies for all applications to the following Program Areas: Before submitting your EOI you must telephone the relevant program manager on 03 9650 3188 to discuss your proposal and its fit with the Foundation’s priorities | Please notify OR of your intention to submit an EOI by 23/11/18 Internal EOI Deadline: 23/11/18 Grantor EOI Deadline: 7/12/2018 | 15 January 2019 | 29 January 2019 | |
Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant 2018-19 Brisbane Marketing invites applications for the Lord Mayor’s Convention Bureau Trailblazer Grant 2018-19. The Grant empowers the city’s early-career professionals and researchers to make their mark by attracting valuable industry conferences to Brisbane. We’re looking for applicants who demonstrate passion and leadership in their field, and who can shine a spotlight on Brisbane’s expertise and make valuable connections to help our city secure conferences for the future. If you want to make an impact in your industry, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, and to apply, visit www.choosebrisbane.com.au/trailblazer or contact Kylie McKenzie at Brisbane Marketing by emailing trailblazer@brisbanemarketing.com.au. | 16 January 2019 | 30 January 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
NHMRC Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - Keeping Australians Out of Hospital Grant | Minimum Data due in RGMS by 16 January 2019 | 16 January 2019 | 30 January 2019 | |
NHMRC Targeted Call for Research into Frailty in Hospital Care: Complex Health Needs | Minimum Data due in RGMS by 16 January 2019 | 14 January 2018 | 30 January 2019 |
February 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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Consumer Policy Research Centre - Research Project Grants 18/19 – Expressions of Interest | Expressions of Interest close – 21st December 2018 Invitations for full Project Grant application – January 2018 | End January 2019 | Feb 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
| 18 January 2019 | 1 February 2019 4:00pm CST | preaward@griffith.edu.au | ||
Applications open: 14 November 2018 Minimum Data: 23 January 2019 | 9 January 2019 | 6 February 2019 4:00 pm (QLD Local Time) | ||
Applications open: 5 December 2018 Minimum Data: 16 January 2019 | 9 January 2019 | 6 February 2019 4:00 pm (QLD Local Time) | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Applications open: 12 December 2018 | 23 January 2019 | 6 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
RFA release date November 12, 2018 LOI notifications sent: Late December 2018/Early January 2019 | 6 February 2019 | 13 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - Reef Guardians Grants Program | The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is inviting post-graduate students in the biophysical and social science fields to apply for its Reef Guardian Research Grants 2019. The grants are open to doctorate and master’s students throughout Australia. | 30 January 2019 | 13 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
ARC PFAS (per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances) Remediation Research Program - Round | Applications Open: 10 October 2018 Rejoinders: 4 April 2019 to 17 April 2019 Request Not to Assess Close: 31 January 2019 Anticipated announcement: Third Quarter 2019 | 17 January 2019 | 14 February 2019 | |
FRDC November 2018 Competitive Round Call for Expressions of Interest The FRDC invests through a flexible approach. Part of this approach allows the Research Advisory Committees (RACs), Industry Partnership Agreements (IPAs) and Subprograms to call for applications based on their priorities up to three times per year in November, April and August. If the RACs, IPAs and Subprograms do not have any priorities they wish to address, a call for applications may NOT occur. The FRDC will evaluate applications based on two levels of assessment:
| 1 February 2019 | 15 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
NHMRC Medical Research Future Fund – Million Minds Mission Grant Opportunity | Applications Open: 12 December 2018 Minimum data due: 20 February 2019 | 6 February 2019 | 20 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
AIS 2018/2019 Research Channel Submission | Research Organisations can propose a Research Channel Plan for one of the two domains:
| 8 February 2019 | 22 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
| 11 February 2019 | 25 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | ||
Provides medical researchers with up to $1 million to develop detailed research plans for significant research projects in the health and medical research sector that are innovative at a global level and have great potential to have a transformative impact on health care. | NOI Due Date: 11 January 2019 | NOI due 11 January 2019 | 26 February 2019 | |
Applications Open: 10 December 2018 Rejoinders: 12 June 2019 to 26 June 2019 Request Not to Assess: 13 February 2019 Anticipated announcement: Fourth Quarter 2019 | 29 January 2019 | 27 February 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| 14 February 2019 | 28 February 2019 5pm AEDT | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
March 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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| 22 February | 1 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | ||
NHMRC Targeted Call for Research into Nutrition in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
Applications Open: 14 November 2018 Minimum data due: 20 February 2019 | 20 February 2019 | 6 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
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The aim of the programme is to enable world-class internationally-recognised established scholars to further their individual research goals while strengthening the UK research base and advancing the research goals and strategies of their UK host institutions. Awards are for a period of 4 years. | 20 February 2019 | 6 March 2019 - 17.00 (UK time) | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Applications Open: 15 October 2018 Rejoinders: 20 June 2019 to 4 July 2019 Request Not to Assess Close: 27 February 2019 Anticipated announcement: Fourth Quarter 2019 | 6 February 2019 | 13 March 2019 | ||
Applications for grants to support original scientific projects on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants are invited from research workers in Australia. The Australian Flora Foundation will consider all relevant applications, with special interest in the following categories:
All applications on rare and endangered plants should indicate how the research relates to the known management plan for the species. The Foundation does not fund projects that are for conference travel, publications, research on orchids, or taxonomy. It gives a low priority to flora surveys per se or studies of marine plants. Projects must be scientifically sound and aim to provide outcomes within the period of the grant. Applicants must be suitably qualified or identify a qualified project supervisor. Just one principal investigator. |
Short-listed applicants advised: early May Full applications due: 14 June Board meets: August Successful applicant advised: September Funds available from: December 2019 | 2 March 2019 |
Preliminary applications due by: 16 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
| The OCRF is proud to fund researchers in Australian and New Zealand hospitals, universities, and medical research institutes with a passion for ovarian cancer research. | 8 March 2019 | 22 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Opens 4 February 2019 | 15 March 2019 | 24 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Opens mid-January 2019 | 12 March 2019 | 26 March 2019 5pm | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Applications Open: 10 December 2018 Rejoinders: 13 June 2019 to 27 June 2019 Request Not to Assess: 13 March 2019 Anticipated announcement: Fourth Quarter 2019 | 6 March 2019 | 27 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Opens 11 February 2019 | 22 March 2019 | 31 March 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
April 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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EU-RISE: Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (MSCA-RISE-2019) | International RISE: involving participants from any sector in Europe and outside Europe. Visits up to a maximum of 12 months. Financial support is provided to cover the costs of the exchange visit for each researcher. Financial support is also provided to cover research, training and networking costs and the management and overheads costs of the participating organisations. | 1 March 2019 | 2 April 2019 | |
| Opens 11 February 2019 | 19 April 2019 | 28 April 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Minimum Data Due 27 March 2019 | 27 March 2019 | 10 April 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
May 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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AINSE ANSTO French Embassy (SAAFE) Research Scholarship/Internship The SAAFE program facilitates the conduct of research and fosters research collaborations between France and Australia in nuclear science and engineering in the areas of Human Health, Environment, and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. The program supports early career researchers at the PhD and postdoctoral level to expand research and innovation activities within Human Health, Environment and Nuclear Fuel Cycle, and to initiate sustainable research networks and linkages to support Australia and France in research and innovation. Research internships supported through SAAFE require an international mobility of researchers from Australia to France or from France to Australia. | Applicants must be: A PhD student currently enrolled in a French university or Australian AINSE member university; OR Enrolled in a PhD in collaboration between French and Australian institutions; OR Hold a Postdoctoral appointment at a French university or Australian AINSE member university AND Carrying out a research project using nuclear science techniques that will stimulate research collaborations between France and Australia in the following areas: Human Health Research Environmental Research Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research AND Must meet the eligibility criteria as set out in the 2019 SAAFE Scholarship Guidelines and Conditions. Please carefully read the SAAFE Scholarship Guidelines and Conditions. | 17 April 2019 | 1 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
Applications open: 6 March 2019 Minimum Data: 17 April 2019 Please contact Dr Brit Winnen from the RD Team to discuss your proposal | 3 April 2019 | 1 May 2019 | ||
NHMRC Targeted Call for Research into Per- and Poly- Fluoroalkylated Substances | Applications open: 19 December 2019 Minimum Data: 17 April 2019 Please contact Dr Brit Winnen from the RD Team to discuss your proposal | 3 April 2019 | 1 May 2019 | |
Applications open: 6 March 2019 Minimum Data: 10 April 2019 | 3 April 2019 | 8 May 2019 | ||
Applications open: 6 March 2019 Minimum Data: 10 April 2019 | 3 April 2019 | 8 May 2019 | ||
| Opens 25 March 2019 | 3 May 2019 | 12 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Regional Studies Association - Membership Research Grant Scheme | 1 May 2019 | 15 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Regional Studies Association - Fellowship Research Grant Scheme | 1 May 2019 | 15 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Opens 1 April 2019 | 12 May 2019 | 19 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
Submission of an Expression of Interest (closing date 23 May 2019) followed by Submission of a full application, by invitation only | 9 May 2019 | 23 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| 14 May 2019 | 28 May 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
June 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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| Opens 16 April 2019 | 20 February 2019 | 2 June 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
National Breast Cancer Foundation - Investigator Initiated Research Scheme 2020 | Opens 1 April 2019 | 20 May 2019 | 3 June 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation - International Fellowship Program NBCF has established an International Fellowship program to support outstanding Australian scientists/clinicians to strengthen their research experience by working in internationally renowned breast cancer research centres outside of Australia. |
Opens 30 July 2018 Fellowships must commence between 1 January 2019 - 1 January 2020 | 20 May 2019 | 3 June 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
July 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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Opens 8 January 2018 Minimum data due date 6 March 2018 | 11 July 2019 | 25 July 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
August 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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| Opens 1 July 2019 | 9 August 2019 | 18 August 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au | |
| Minimum Data Due 31 July 2019 | 31 July 2019 | 14 August 2019 | preaward@griffith.edu.au |
October 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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Resent changes to the European ERC Work Programme 2019 will enable PIs based anywhere in the world to be part of a Synergy Grant Group. Funding up to EUR 10 Million for a period of 6 years is available | 1 October 2019 | November 2019 (TBC) |
December 2019
| Grant scheme | More info | Internal deadline | External deadline | Research grants officer |
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| Minimum Data Due 20 November 2019 | 20 November 2019 | 4 December 2019 | preaward@griffith. |