For Research Staff - Research journey

Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Building Women’s Careers (BWC) Program)

*NEW* - BWC Program seeks to sustainably address structural and cultural barriers to women’s participation in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and employment.

2/12/24

Natural Hazards Research Australia (T7-A1: Multi-hazard public information and warning platforms for the future – Expression of Interest)

This project aims to understand how multi-hazard public information and warning platforms contribute to public safety within a broader risk communication framework, seeking to explore future communication innovations and capabilities. The research will focus on usability, comprehension, and accessibility for all communities – including those from all generations, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Applicants will be notified of the EOI outcome in late January 2025 and will be invited to submit a full project proposal.

11/12/24

ARC - Discovery Projects 2026 (Expression of Interest)

ARC Discovery Projects provide funding to research projects undertaken by individuals or teams. The intended to contribute to the growth of Australia's research and innovation capacity by generating new knowledge and leads to the development of new technologies, products, ideas, job creation, economic growth, and enhanced Australian quality of life. Grants are worth between $30,000 and $500,000 per year for up to 5 years.  Successful EOI’s will be invited to submit a full application which close 16 April 2025.

13/12/24

eSafety (Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program)

Forming part of the Government’s commitment to the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-32, this round specifically supports projects that address technology-facilitates gender-based violence against women and their children. Priority funding for projects that directly target tech-based abuse in First Nations communities is included in this round. Grants are worth between $80,000 and $400,000 over a max 24months; Priority funding for First Nations Projects is worth up to $600,000.

16/12/24

American Association for Cancer Research (John & Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation Basic Cancer Research Fellowship)

The AACR-John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation Basic Cancer Research Fellowship encourages and supports postdoctoral and clinical research fellows to establish a successful career path in cancer research. The proposed project may be in any area of basic cancer research. Applicants must be AACR members, hold a mentored position with the title of postdoctoral fellow, clinical research fellow, or the equivalent, and have completed their most recent doctoral degree within the past 3 years. Grants are worth $130,000 USD for a 2 year term.

17/12/24

Heart Foundation (Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum – Expression of Interest)

The Heart Foundation in partnership with 11 global cardiovascular research funders, is launching the International Research Challenge on Women’s Cardiovascular Health. This international, multi-institutional, and multi-disciplinary research network grant of up to USD$10 million over 5 years will support a research program addressing critical gaps in women’s cardiovascular health. Funded by the GCRFF, proposals must demonstrate potential to improve patient outcomes and be applicable globally, particularly in GCRFF member countries. Submission of full application is by invitation only for a deadline of 15 September 2025.

16/1/25

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (Arts Projects for Organisations)

*NEW* - The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences. Eligible applicants can apply for funding between $5000 and $80,000. This program may fund up to 80% of your activity costs, and you must demonstrate at least 20% income.

16/1/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Australian Brain Cancer Mission – 2024 Brain Cancer Discovery and Translation Grant)

This supports medical research and medical innovation projects that conduct innovative, interdisciplinary, collaborative and translational preclinical brain cancer research that advances knowledge in at least one of these areas:

• Aetiology of brain cancer
• Identification and validation of new therapeutic strategies for brain cancer, and/or
• Development of new therapies for brain cancer

Up to $6.0 million of funding is available over 2 years from 2024-25. Minimum data due: 22/1/25.

5/2/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations – Round 2)

This grant aims to promote Australian involvement in international collaborative investigator-initiated clinical trials research by establishing and coordinating clinical trial site/s in Australia; and provide high-quality evidence of the effectiveness of novel health treatments, drugs or devices in ‘usual care’ settings, supporting decisions on whether to deliver the intervention in an Australian setting. Novel health treatments can include innovating applications of existing interventions. Must propose a clinical trial in Australia (not have commenced recruitment at Australian site/s) in collaboration with international counterparts. Grants are worth up to $3million for max 5 years. Minimum data due for Round 2: 4/12/24.

5/2/25

Cancer Australia (Improving First Nations Cancer Outcomes: Partnership for Cancer Research)

Cancer Australia is delivering the Partnerships for Cancer Research grant program to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The program will help to build the capacity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer research sector. The minimum grant amount is $0.8 million, and maximum grant amount is $2.5 million, the grant period is three years. Minimum data due: 4/12/24.

12/2/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Genomic Health Futures Mission – 2024 Genomics Health Futures Grant)

Supports medical research projects that align to one of the following streams:

• Stream 1 (Targeted Call): Develop   and/or implement novel genomic methods for diagnosis, intervention, and/or   surveillance of infectious diseases (Topic A: microbial surveillance; Topic   B: antimicrobial resistance; Topic C: infectious diseases).
• Stream 2 (Targeted Call): Develop   and/or implement pharmacogenomic approaches to reduce medication harm and   adverse side effects.
• Stream 3 (Incubator): Develop novel   methods for polygenic risk scores to identify subgroups of populations at   high risk of common and complex diseases (Topic A: cardiovascular disease;   Topic B: diabetes; Topic C: other common/complex diseases).
• Stream 4 (Incubator): Develop novel   methods to improve accuracy and usefulness of polygenic risk scores to   stratify people with common cancers for surveillance and treatment (Topic A:   breast; Topic B: colorectal; Topic C: prostate; Topic D: other common   cancers).
• Stream 5 (Incubator): Enhancing or   streamlining clinical genomics uptake in practice.
• Stream 6 (Incubator): Conduct   small-scale developmental projects to establish feasible and evidence-based genomics   approaches for CALD communities.

Grants for Streams 1 and 2 are worth up to $3mil over 5 years. Grants for Streams 3 to 6 are worth between $200,000 and $1mil over 2 years. Minimum data due: 22/1/25

5/5/25

Cancer Australia (Improving First Nations Cancer Outcomes: Partnership for Cancer Research)

Cancer Australia is delivering the Partnerships for Cancer Research grant program to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The program will help to build the capacity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer research sector. The minimum grant amount is $0.8 million, and maximum grant amount is $2.5 million, the grant period is three years. Minimum data due: 4/12/24.

12/2/25

National Cancer Institute, US (NEW applications - Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities R21)

Encourages grant applications from investigators interested in conducting basic research studies into the biological/genetic causes and mechanisms of cancer health disparities. These awards will support pilot and feasibility studies designed to investigate biological/genetic bases of cancer health disparities, such as (1) mechanistic studies of biological factors associated with cancer health disparities, (2) the development and testing of new methodologies and models, and (3) secondary data analyses. $275,000 USD over 2 years.

16/2/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – National Critical Research Infrastructure Initiative – 2024 National Critical Research Infrastructure Grant)

This initiative invests in research infrastructure to support Australian researchers with their novel and innovative research projects that addresses complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need. Projects must align to one of four streams: Innovation enablers; Digitisation of health care; Co-investment partnerships; or m-RNA technology enablers. Grants are up to $3mil to $7mil depending on stream, over 5 years.

31/3/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Clinicals Trial Activity GO7146)

To improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by investing in new clinical trials that support increased access to high-quality, evidence-based and effective health care. Minimum data due for Round 2: 5/3/25.

2/4/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Frontier Health and Medical Research Initiative)

Supporting ambitious, exploratory, and ground-breaking programs of research that use health technologies to develop a novel treatment for, or means of prevention of, a current or predictable future serious and incurable health condition, through a series of linked projects. Valued at $25mil per program of research with a 10-year time horizon, with each project under the program up to five years. EOIs can be submitted at any time and are assessed in six monthly batches until closing date (31/3/2026).

31/3/26

Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (Arts U-15k)

This grant can support a period of research and development projects involving WA artists or creatives for the benefit of practicing WA artists, creatives, or arts or cultural workers. Funding categories are: Aboriginal Arts; Commercial Development; and Creative Development.

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FHRI Fund (Co-Funding Partnerships Program)

Opportunities to establish collaborations and funding partnerships to bring genuinely new non-government funding for health and medical research and innovation to WA, and to build a culture that supports co-operation and interconnectedness. Grants worth between $500,000 and $1 million per year noting funding must be matched in cash by the Funding Partner.

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Lotterywest Funding

Lotterywest funding is available throughout the year and applications are managed by Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). Due to the limited number of applications a university can submit, an internal vetting procedure is necessary. Please contact DAR directly at philanthropicfunding@ecu.edu.au if you are interested in applying. Lotterywest WILL NOT accept any applications unless submitted by DAR.

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Stan Perron Charitable Foundation (Health Research Grants: Programs & Partnerships)

EOIs welcome year-round. Supports WA research that aims to deliver tangible outcomes benefiting children, adolescent and/or young adult's health (inclusive of antenatal). Innovative and transformative applications from basic, clinical, population health or health services research are encouraged. Must include community and consumer engagement and prioritises research that has impact, tackles the causes of health problems, and builds research capacity within WA. Must align to one of three specific areas at this time:

• People and Platforms - supports   outstanding research and can be conducted by clinical and scientific   personnel from any health-related discipline. This includes infrastructure   needed to complete key activity.
• Major Research Programs - must be   collaborative and outcome-driven program of research involving partnerships   and funding contributions from other bodies, with significant innovation   and/or build capacity within Western Australia. Single projects not eligible.
• Partnerships Funding - encouraging   collaborations between researchers and institutions. May be single research   projects or a program. Funding will be contingent on partnership support and   co-funding with the lead organisation.

Interested applicants please contact Development and Alumni Relations at philanthropicfunding@ecu.edu.au

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Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation (Collaborative Research Requests – Rolling EOI)

To foster a culture of cross-system collaboration, RHRF will consider requests to financially support and be involved in collaborative research projects towards grants such as NHMRC, MRFF, ARC, etc. Max $400,000 available per project for up to 5 years. Interested applicants must first make an appointment with RHRR to discuss collaboration request.

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