Study or research at the world’s most prestigious institutions in 2022/23 with Fulbright.
Fulbright Australia offers scholarships for Australian citizens across all career stages, and all academic fields. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.
Join the South Australian online Information Session scheduled for Friday 21 May 2021 at 10.00am ACST to find out more, hear from past scholars and ask questions. Register here
Postgraduate — for postgraduate students undertaking their Australian PhD to conduct research in the U.S. for 4-10 months, OR for students to enroll in a U.S. graduate degree program (e.g. a Master’s) for up to two-years.
Postdoctoral — for individuals (who have completed their PhD in the past 5 years, or are in the last year of completion) to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. for 3-10 months.
Scholar — for academics (at Associate or full Professorial level) and mid-career professionals (with an undergraduate qualification and minimum 10 years work experience) to undertake research and/or training in the U.S. for 3-4 months.
We hope you can join us! The session will be recorded for those that can’t attend at this time.
Overview
Diabetes Australia is the national organisation supporting all people living with or at risk of diabetes. Diabetes Australia will consider funding projects across all diabetes research areas, including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, pre-diabetes and risk factors, behavioural research, self-management of diabetes, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and diabetes.
Diabetes Australia offer the following grants for funding commencing in 2022:
Key dates and submission information
Please see the Diabetes Australia website for key dates, eligibility criteria, funding guidelines, application form and FAQs.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
11 June |
RIS internal compliance review date *Please email a complete and near final draft of your application to RIS for a compliance and eligibility review* |
25 June |
External deadline for submission. |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS: Mary Leonov
Overview
The objective of BDSRA Australia’s Batten Disease Research Grant Program is to advance local research across Australia and New Zealand that has the potential to:
Funding and duration
BDSRA Australia intends to award up to AU$100,000 (in total) across one or more projects.
Key dates and submission information
Please see the Australia and New Zealand Batten Disease Research Grant Program website for the Expression of Interest – Information for Applicants form. Applicants are encouraged to read the full research program Guidelines.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
11 June 2021 |
Internal EOI Deadline |
22 June 2021 |
External deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS: Mary Leonov
Overview
The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) was founded by Dr Trevor Dinning and Professor Donald Simpson in 1963. The mission of the Foundation is to promote, foster, develop and assist the study of all matters related to neurosurgery by encouraging, stimulating and aiding research and investigation, engaging public interest and cooperation with other research organisations.
The areas of research include brain trauma, intracranial haemorrhage, neurodegenerative conditions, spinal cord injury, stroke and brain tumours.
Funding and duration
Funding this year is available for research grants for clinical and basic science research, including consumables and treatment equipment in two categories:
Key dates and submission information
Please see the NRF Research Grants Now Open 2021 website for NRF Guidelines and link to the 2021 Application Form. The submissions are supported by Advancement Services, UniSA.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
11 June |
Internal EOI Deadline
|
1 July |
External deadline for submission. |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov Advancement Services: Zoe Gray
Overview
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is the major funder of brain cancer research in Australia. The Foundation funds research grants designed to improve survival outcomes for people with brain cancer, including project grants and fellowships.
To be eligible for the ECF scheme, applicants mut have been awarded their PhD within the last 6 years (PhD thesis pass date, not date of conferral).
Funding and duration
Fellowships will provide $115,000 per year for 3 years.
This includes funds towards salary (up to $100,000), research consumables ($10,000) and travel ($5,000).
Key dates and submission information
Please see the Cure Brain Cancer website for key dates, eligibility criteria and link to the online application portal.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
9 June |
Internal EOI Deadline
|
18 June |
RIS internal compliance review date *Please email a complete and near final draft of your application to RIS for a compliance and eligibility review* |
2 July |
External deadline for submission. |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov
Metrics are routinely used in grant applications to provide evidence of research performance and track record. This session will look at commonly asked questions, including:
This session will run for 45 minutes, then Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to send through other questions in advance via email.
In order to maximise the benefits of this session, we encourage attendees to have an up-to-date ORCID profile to assist with generating accurate metrics. For further information on ORCiD, and registering your ORCiD@UniSA, see the ORCiD research guide.
Tuesday 25 May, 2-3pm, via Zoom; register: https://events.library.unisa.edu.au/event/5344260
OR
Thursday 3 June, 11am-12pm, via Zoom; register: https://events.library.unisa.edu.au/event/5344261
Zoom links will be sent out prior to the session.
Overview:
The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) supports ovarian cancer research in Australia and New Zealand by funding grants to the most innovative and/or promising research proposals in line with their mission and objectives.
The research priorities for this round are:
Funding and duration:
Grants are for 1-3 years.
Project costs are not capped; however, lead CIs have to clearly articulate the scientific excellence of their project, and costing has to be realistic and competitive. OCRF indicates that large, costly projects requiring a substantial percentage of their annual budget will only be funded in exceptional circumstances.
Note also that, whilst researcher salaries can be funded by OCRF, a maximum of 25% on-costs can be funded from the grant. Indirect costs/overheads cannot be funded by OCRF.
Key dates and submission information:
Please visit the OCRF website for information regarding the funding round, including the grant guidelines and application form.
*Note that applicants who applied in OCRF Round 1 (March 2021) will be notified of their outcome by 9 June 2021.
Date |
Activity |
10 May 2021 |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
12 July 2021 |
RIS internal compliance review deadline *Please email a complete and near final draft of your application to RIS for a compliance and eligibility review* |
26 July 2021 |
External deadline for submission RIS will arrange sign-off by Director: Research and Innovation Services and will submit the application to the OCRF |
By 20 December 2021 |
Successful applicants will be notified. Grants to commence by 4 July 2022 |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov
Overview: The Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP) offers a suite of funding schemes attractive to both university-based researchers and industries.
This dynamic Program will:
To achieve this, the Program will fund the following schemes:
Date |
Activity for both Training Centres and Hubs |
4 August 2021 |
Applications open |
25 June 2021 |
Internal EOI Deadline for UniSA led applications |
27 Aug 2021 |
Internal EOI Deadline for externally led applications (where we are partnering) |
22 September 2021 |
Internal co-contribution deadline for both UniSA Lead and externally led (we are partnering) |
22 September 2021 |
Internal application review deadline |
29 September 2021 |
Request not to assess |
13 October 2021 |
External closing date |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Leanne Britcher
Are you planning an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project, Linkage Project, DECRA or Future Fellowship application? Or are you an ARC beginner seeking general information about these competitive and prestigious schemes? Plan your ARC strategy now with help from a suite of information sessions from Research and Innovation Services.
Please note: if you intend on submitting to one of the below ARC schemes, you must log an EOI on ResearchMaster to seek Dean of Research/Director approval to progress with this development. Please contact Research Coordinator, Mary Leonov for any support.
Where does Australian Research Council funding fit into your career, and how do you win it? Join members of the RIS Projects Development Team for a closer look at the ARC, including an overview of major project and fellowship schemes and UniSA grant support processes. This session aims to show researchers how to select the right scheme and strategise for future funding. Learn about eligibility, length of grants and funding available, success rates and the objectives of each scheme. Find out how to initiate an ARC grant application at UniSA, get approval and access support.
Targeted information sessions in Week 3 of May will provide more detailed scheme-specific information for applicants considering a Discovery Project, Discovery Indigenous, Linkage Project, DECRA or Future Fellowship.
Identical sessions will be run on two campuses:
9.30-11.00am, Wednesday 12 May, City West (venue tbc)
10.00-11.30am, Friday 14 May, Mawson Lakes (venue tbc)
Registrations are essential for this in-person event. Please register here by Wednesday 5 May, indicating which session you will attend.
Learn more about the ARC’s highly competitive – and highly prestigious – Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) and Future Fellowship grant schemes, including tools and strategies for success. These sessions will include:
When: DECRA – 9.30-11.00am, Monday 17 May, via Zoom.
Please register your attendance at this event here by Friday 14 May.
Future Fellowship – 1.00-2.30pm, Monday 17 May, via Zoom.
Please register your attendance at this event here by Friday 14 May.
Get ahead of the game with this in-depth look at one of the ARC’s most competitive schemes. This session will cover grant rules and assessment criteria, as well as strategies for building a competitive research team and project. Find out more about the support available for you as you develop your application and create a timeline for success. Benefit from the advice of researchers with proven ARC experience.
When: 9.30-11.00am, Wednesday 19 May, via Zoom.
Please register your attendance at this event here by Tuesday 18 May.
As the University of Enterprise, UniSA is ideally placed for success in the ARC’s Linkage Projects scheme, which focuses on partnered research with real-world impacts. This information session will look closely at the ingredients of a successful Linkage application, including eligibility for partnering, required contributions, competitive teams and assessment criteria. Previous Linkage recipients will offer tips for navigating a pathway to success through this complex but rewarding grant scheme.
When: 9.30-11.00am, Friday 21 May, via Zoom.
Please register your attendance at this event here by Thursday 20 May.
Overview: The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on behalf of the Council for Australia-Arab Relations (CAAR), invites expressions of interest for its competitive grants program. The priority sectors for the 2021-22 Grant Round are:
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to grow trade and investment relationships with Arab countries, maximise public diplomacy opportunities, build a strong international community and institutional relationships, and promote social cohesion. Proposed projects should include an element at the Dubai Expo 2020.
Australian entities may apply. Consortia with a nominated lead organisation, or partnerships between Arab regions and an Australian organisation, can also apply.
The total funding available is $409,500. The grant opportunity runs from 1 September 2021 to 30 June 2022, and the maximum grant period is one year. The minimum grant amount is $20,000 per year and the maximum grant amount is $70,000 per year.
Please visit GrantConnect for further information regarding the funding round. Applications will only be accepted via the SmartyGrants online portal.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean of Research approval Please contact your Research Coordinator for support as required |
5 May 2021 |
Internal UniSA EOI deadline |
19 May 2021 |
RIS internal compliance review deadline *Please email a complete and near final draft of your application to your Research Coordinator for a compliance and eligibility review* |
19 May 2021 |
Liaise with your Research Coordinator to arrange a letter of support from the university which will be signed by the RIS Director. |
2 June 2021 |
External deadline for submission |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy
The prize is made by nomination Senior members of the academic or research community such as co-authors or co-researchers, heads of department or deputy vice-chancellors (research) are invited to nominate eligible colleagues. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Researchers associated with any Australian university and researchers without university connections are eligible for nomination, noting that the following are not eligible:
The award is made on the basis of the research quality within the discipline and its likely impact and value in the industrial and commercial interests of Australia. The value of the prize is $9,000.
Full details and the nomination form are available at https://scienceunimelb.smartygrants.com.au/syme.
Enquiries should be directed to science-awards@unimelb.edu.au .
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean of Research approval Please contact your Research Coordinator for support as required |
28 April 2021 |
Submission Close, 5pm |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy
The Australian Translational Medicinal Chemistry Facility (ATMCF) is a national drug discovery capability that applies medicinal chemistry expertise to translate biomedical research towards clinical relevance. Based within the Monash Parkville precinct, the ATMCF collaborates with researchers to identify and synthesise bio-active drug candidates.
The ATMCF provides Australian researchers with an opportunity to:
Please contact Mary Leonov to request the short EOI template available.
The ATMCF is a national drug discovery capability that applies medicinal chemistry expertise to translate biomedical research towards clinical relevance. Facilitated by Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA), and based at The Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), Parkville, the ATMCF collaborates with researchers to identify and synthesize bioactive compounds (small molecules) which are fed into medicinal chemistry optimization against a range of potency, selectivity and pharmacokinetic criteria.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
EOIs open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean of Research approval Please contact your Research Coordinator for support as required |
30 April 2021 |
External EOI Submission Close, 5pm |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy
The REDI Fellowship Program can provide up to $250,000 per Fellow, per annum, for up to 40 industry Fellowships giving Australian MTP companies the financial support to bring academics and clinicians in-house for up to twelve months to work on priority medical research projects.
The grant covers/contributes to salaries and on-costs (including superannuation) for the REDI Fellowship period. Additional costs, such as relocation costs, may be covered if there is a requirement to relocate.
The open call will solicit applications from sponsors until October 2022, or when the Fellowship funds are fully committed, whichever is first.
Applications will be reviewed three times annually, round 2 is now open with a submission deadline of 1 July 2021.
Date |
Activity |
Now- until 17 June 2022 |
Prepare to apply -submit an internal UniSA EoI for Dean of Research approval to proceed with the application |
Now -3 October 2022 |
Refer to RIS REDI intranet page for key internal deadline and requirements |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy
The NBCF Investigator Initiated Research Scheme (IIRS) will support research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, and to the social and public health needs of all individuals and their families living with or beyond a diagnosis of breast cancer. The NBCF IIRS will support the research costs (or portions thereof) and salary (if requested) of outstanding investigators with a vision to expand the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia. The IIRS has flexibility to span the breadth of the previously offered NBCF grant schemes including fellowships, pilot studies, infrastructure and project grants.
Please visit the NBCF website for information regarding the funding round, including the grant guidelines, instructions and online application form.
Date |
Activity |
29 March 2021 |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
19 April 2021 |
Internal EOI deadline |
17 May 2021 |
RIS internal compliance review date. *Please email a complete and near final draft of your application to RIS for a compliance and eligibility review* |
31 May 2021 |
External deadline for submission. |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy
The SPA Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides funding for successful applicants, who have already attained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), to further their research career. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship aims to build research capacity in the following:
Visit the Suicide Prevention Australia website for more information and apply for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean/Director approval |
30 April 2021 |
Internal EOI deadline |
14 May 2021 |
Applications Close |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy
The South Australian Innovation Challenge is an initiative of EXCITE, the state’s 10-year science and innovation strategy. It aims to showcase the state’s research and innovation value chain by identifying solutions to a global problem that have the potential to transform supply chains and propel economic growth in South Australia.
The SA Innovation Challenge will foster new collaborations between researchers and businesses, to harness R&D to deliver technology-based solutions, drive innovation and create market advantage for startups, SMEs and businesses.
With $1 million committed from the Government of South Australia, the SA Innovation Challenge will focus on the Growth State priority sectors of health and medical industries and hi-tech, creating early market advantage and growth opportunities for South Australian businesses.
Please visit the South Australian Innovation Challenge website for further information, and to access the guidelines.
Date |
Activity |
Now |
Applications open Submit internal UniSA EoI for Dean of Research approval |
23 April 2021 |
External EOIs to participate deadline |
Research Coordinator / Institute contact
CHS/CCB: Mary Leonov/ Tim Murphy