The Project Grants Scheme is the NHMRC’s main avenue of support for individuals and small teams of researchers undertaking biomedical, public health and health services research in Australian universities, medical schools, hospitals and other research institutions.
Apply for Funding
The NHMRC’s Research Grants Management System (RGMS) must be used to access/enter your CV and Profile, or submit a Project Grant Application.
Applicants who are not yet registered on RGMS, should contact the Research Help Centre on help@nhmrc.gov.au for more information.
A complete Project Grant Application must consist of the following:
- Completion of Parts A and B of the application form
- The relevant information in your RGMS Profile and CV
- The uploaded PDF Document containing your Detailed Background and Research Plan, including Track Records for each Chief Investigator, and if relevant, Career Disruption details
Prior to submission of an application for project funding, applicants are to ensure they:
- read all relevant reference material; and
- liaise with their Administering Institution to identify any specific requirements that the Institution may have.
Key dates
The key dates for the Project Grants 2012 funding round are as follows:
- 7 December 2011 – Applications Open
- 14 March 2012 at 17:00 hours AEDT – Applications Close
Documentation to apply for a Project Grant
- NHMRC Project Grants Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2013
- Advice and Instructions to applicants for funding commencing in 2013
- 'Guide to Peer Review Areas' and 'Fields of Research (FoR) and Broad Research Area (BRA)' documents:
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Criteria for Health and Medical Research of Indigenous Australians
Applicants for NHMRC Project Grants in the area of Indigenous Health research are required to address the Criteria for Health and Medical Research of Indigenous Australians - Australian Standard Research Classifications & NHMRC Keyword ⁄ Phrases
- Budget mechanism for Project Grants funding commencing in 2013
- Project Grant Applicant Response Template for funding commencing in 2013
Strategic Plan Initiatives and Special Initiatives for 2012
The Strategic Plan Initiatives reflect the ‘Major Health Issues and NHMRC’s Focus for 2010-2012’ as identified in NHMRC’s 2010-2012 Strategic Plan.
Special Initiatives are those health areas in which NHMRC has received additional research funding from other parties, tied to these particular fields.
Applications seeking funding under the Special Initiative of:
- Asbestos-related Diseases should refer to the NHMRC website
- Electromagnetic Fields should refer to http://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/eme/fact2.pdf
- Hearing Loss Prevention should also refer to the website http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-hear-policyparameters
Funding by Other Organisations
In 2012, organisations offering funding through the NHMRC Project Grants funding scheme include:
For more information on how to apply for funding from other organisations applicants should refer to NHMRC Project Grants Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2013.
Additional Assistance for Reviewers
To assist you in your role we provide the following information in support of peer review of the 2012 Project Grant applications:
Further Information
If you require more information, direct your inquiry to your Research Administration Office in the first instance.
If you require assistance and are unable to satisfy your concern by seeking assistance through your administering institution:
Contact the Research Help Centre on 1800 500 983, or email help@nhmrc.gov.au.