Our Major and Strategic Grants calendar shows major funding opportunities coordinated by the Office for Research.
Below you will find information on applying to Major and Strategic schemes including ARC, NHMRC, MRFF and other schemes that may require an Expression of Interest process.
If you are searching for other opportunities, we recommend you use Research Professional to search for funding opportunities specific to your field and funding needs. If you find a grant scheme, please follow the guidance on How to Apply for Researcher Identified Grant Opportunities.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
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For these ARC schemes Griffith University runs an expression of interest process that is well in advance of the forthcoming round/s. Research Centres and Institutes facilitate this process. Please visit our Grant Development Application Process page for full details including Key Dates | Various | ||
The Linkage Projects scheme accepts applications at three submission points throughout the year. For this reason, the Office for Research manages a separate Notification of Intent process and timelines. | Various | ||
The Office for Research runs an Expression of Interest process for Laureate Fellowships. If you intend to submit an application and require further information, please contact Daina Garklavs. | Various | ||
| The Office for Research runs an Expression of Interest process for LIEF. If you intend to submit an application and require further information, please contact Daina Garklavs. | Various |
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NMRC) -
| For most NHMRC schemes Griffith University runs an expression of interest process that is well in advance of the forthcoming round/s. Research Centres and Institutes facilitate this process. Please visit our Grant Development Application Process page for full details including Key Dates. | Various |
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
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Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - various schemes | The MRFF aims to transform health and medical research and innovation to improve lives, build the economy and contribute to health system sustainability. | Please complete NOI form if you are considering an MRFF application - a member of the Research Development team will be in touch |
Queensland Government
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Supporting PhD qualified researchers in undertaking original research that will benefit Queensland, while partnering with industry. Please see this post for Griffith application process |
NOI Due 4/6/2021 Full Draft Due: 28th June | 19th July 2021 | |
Funding of up to $26,000 (excluding GST) for eligible organisations, to contribute to employing a researcher or research/laboratory assistant to help maintain research progress during or immediately following a maternity break. NOTE: This scheme requires a 75% contribution to the funding for leave taken in calendar year 2021 - please confirm with preaward if Griffith support will be available. | Contact the Preaward Team directly via email if you are considering applying for this scheme | Ongoing |
Special Calls
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The AISRF provides grants for collaborative research projects with Indian partners. For Round 14 of the AISRF, your project must involve research in focused priority area and must be mutually beneficial for Australia and India | EOI required - submit by 29/7/2021 - see OR SharePoint for details | 31/8/2021 |
International Schemes
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NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world | Minimum four weeks before external closing date | Various | |
Use the link to access Grants.Gov search of whole of US Government Funding Opportunities including Department of Defence. | Minimum four weeks before external closing date | Various |