This eligibility tool helps to determine if you are eligible to apply for an Investigator or Ideas Grant. It is for the 2026 round, for funding commencing in 2027. This includes the Investigator Grant opportunity which closes on 30 July 2025 and the Ideas Grant opportunity that will close in April/May 2026. 

This tool provides potential applicants with an indication only of their eligibility.

When using the tool, Investigator Grant CIAs will use the held grant’s ‘actual’ end date, at time of application (in Sapphire). Ideas Grant CIs (CIA-J) will continue to use the held grant’s ‘original’ end date (grant schedule and Sapphire). Applicants must also read the eligibility requirements detailed in the scheme grant guidelines before applying. 

Grants held at 1 January 2027
Ideas
Investigator
  • Active: Investigator Grant will continue beyond first year of the new grant, if awarded
  • Overlap: Final year of Investigator Grant/NHMRC Fellowship will overlap with first year of the new grant, if awarded
  • NOTE: Synergy Grants no longer impact eligibility to apply for and/or hold an Investigator and/or Ideas Grant. There are no longer references to Synergy Grants in the eligibility tool.
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