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FAQ's on applying for NHMRC funding
3.1 |
How are Project Grant Applications assigned to Grant Advisory Groups? |
The selected Field of Research is the primary source of information for the allocation of applications to a Grant Advisory Group (GAG).
The Chairs and Deputy Chairs of GAGs meet to review the allocation of applications and ensure that the required expertise is present in each GAG to ensure all applications receive a fair and equitable review.
3.2 |
Can I find out my application's final score? |
The NHMRC only announces the final category into which an application has been placed.
After the review of an application, the Grant Review Panel (GRP) nominates, by secret ballot, a category in which the application is to be placed. The Research Committee determines the applications that are to be funded using the categories provided by the GRP.
3.3 |
Can Chief Investigators who are based overseas submit Project Grant Applications? |
Researchers based overseas are eligible to apply as a Chief Investigator, but not the Chief Investigator A. Refer to the Project Grant Funding Policy for further information.
Note : Chief Investigators who are based overseas may not draw a salary from a Project Grant.
3.4 |
How many Project Grants can I hold and how many applications may I submit? |
Individuals are limited to holding a maximum of six NHMRC Project Grants as a Chief Investigator and may not submit applications, which could result in this number being exceeded in any funding year. Hence, the maximum number of applications a Chief Investigator may submit for any funding year will be six less the number of NHMRC Project Grants that will be continuing in that year.
For example, if a researcher, at the time of submission of applications, holds three NHMRC Project Grants, one of which will finish at the end of the year, the researcher may submit up to four applications.
Note: This rule solely applies for Project Grants, researchers applying for other NHMRC Grant types such as, Program Grants or Training Fellowships must refer to the relevant policies to determine eligibility.
3.5 |
Who can apply for New Investigator grants? |
Applicants requesting funding as a New Investigator must be justified. All Chief Investigators on an application for New Investigator funding must meet the following criteria.
Those eligible to apply for a New Investigator Grant include (but are not restricted to) holders of NHMRC Career Development Awards and those returning to the workforce or returning from overseas, who:
- are not named as a Chief Investigator on a previously supported NHMRC Project Grant; and
- have not received competitive research funding greater than $40,000 from another source as a Chief Investigator or equivalent. (Excluding funding from the institution at which the researcher is previously or currently employed).
3.6 |
Can I apply for a 5 year Project Grant? |
Project Grants may be of one to five years' duration, however applications in excess of three years funding require separate justification.
In line with the Wills' Committee's recommendations, the NHMRC is dedicated to funding grants of greater scale, scope and duration. The Research Committee has recently relaxed its restrictions on applications for five-year project grants. There are currently few restrictions on applications for five-year project grants.
3.7 |
Is there a budget limit for Project Grants? |
While there is no limit to the budget that may be requested on a Project Grant application, requesting funding in excess of $300 000 in any one-year or a total budget in excess $750 000 will require separate justification to be provided
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