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Career Development Awards

This scheme aims to further develop Australian health and medical researchers early in their career. It will enable investigators to establish themselves as independent, self-directed researchers; expand capacity for biomedical, clinical, public health and health service delivery research, and for evidence-based policy development in Australian health systems; and encourage the translation of research outcomes into practice.

IMPORTANT: Changes to Career Development Awards Documentation

 » View Summary of Changes to Career Development Awards Policy Documentation

Introduction

In 2007 the NHMRC introduced a number of significant changes to the Career Development Awards scheme.  These changes  are outlined below:

  1. Introduction of two levels of CDAs:
    • CDA Level 1 – 2-7 years post-doctoral experience;
    • CDA Level 2 – 7-12 years post-doctoral experience
  2. Incorporation of the Industry Fellowships concept into the scheme;
  3. Incorporation of the Howard Florey Centenary Fellowship concept into the scheme;
  4. Reduction of the length of the award from 5 years to 4 years.

Note: Industry and Howard Florey Fellowships are no longer available as separate awards.

Apply for Funding

Prior to submission of an application for Career Development Award funding, applicants are to ensure they:

  • read all relevant reference material; and
  • liaise with their Administering Institution to obtain an Application ID, and identification of any specific requirements that the Institution may have.

Key dates

The key dates for the 2009 funding round for Career Development Awards are as follows:

  • 7 December 2007 – Applications open
  • 8 February 2008– Applications close

Partnership Career Development Awards

The following document details current NHMRC Career Development Award funding partners:
» Download: Career Development Award funding partners (PDF, 57kb)
» Download: Career Development Award funding partners (RTF, 641kb)

Documentation to Apply for a Career Development Award

To apply for a Career Development Award please follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Review the Career Development Award Funding Policy, in particular the eligibility requirements;
    » Download: Career Development Award Funding Policy (PDF, 111kb)
    » Download: Career Development Award Funding Policy (Word, 154kb)
  2. Review the Career Development Award Advice and Instructions to Applicants, which provides detailed information on how to answer the questions on the application form;
    » Download: CDA advice and instructions (PDF, 139kb)
    » Download: CDA advice and instructions (RTF, 229kb)
  3. Review the Adobe LiveCycle Form User Manual, which contains technical information on IT requirements and useful tips on navigating through the form;
    » Download: Career Development Award User Manual (PDF, 160kb)
    » Download: Career Development Award User Manual (Word, 297kb)
  4. Download the Career Development Award Application Form and complete the application;
    » Download: Career Development Award Application Form (PDF, 1,164kb)

The CDA form should be opened using version 8.1.1 or later of Adobe Reader.  This can be downloaded free using the link below and selecting your operating system (eg Windows, Mac etc).
» Go to Adobe Reader download site

NB: You may need administrator access to your computer for downloading software.  If you do not have administrator access, you may need to contact your IT department for assistance.

  1. Submit your completed application to your Administering Institution:
    » More information on administering institutions
  2. Submit the completed referee/industry partner report.
    » Download: CDA Multi-use Referee Report (Word, 59kb)
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