Applying for Funds
Division of Research
This page provides links to information regarding available funding schemes, as well as a broad overview of the range of support available for funding applications at the University.
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Funding Schemes
- Schemes Now Open
- Australian Research Council (ARC)
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
- UNSW Internal Schemes
- International Schemes
- Other External Schemes
- Grant News
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Application Support Services
UNSW provides comprehensive support mechanisms for funding applications. In addition to the discipline specific support and programs provided at the Faculty / School level, researchers can access support through the following units:
- pre-award compliance checking , proof reading, and expertise regarding funding body guidelines
- providing assistance and advice regarding application content and budget drafting including calculation of indirect costs via the UNSW research pricing tool
- advice and assistance in completion and submission of the Grant Application Lodgement Form (GALF) and certification requirements
- advising of outcome of applications
- post-award management
- works with Faculties, research teams and researchers to secure research funding from competitive granting schemes
- provides advice to researchers during the pre-award stage of grant application on the strategy of applying for funding from national competitive sources (right scheme – right project)
- provides strategic ‘lay review’ of applications
- assists researchers seeking funding from industry, government and other external sources in the form of contract research and consultancy
- assists in the establishment and development of research partnerships with external organisations, including advice in relation to building successful client relationships and establishing pathways that increase collaborative opportunities
(NB – this information is intended to act as a general guide only – please see specific scheme information and links above to the relevant Units for further details.)
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Grant Application Seminars
Please visit the Training & Development page for information regarding grant application training opportunities offered by the Research Strategy Office and Grants Management Office.