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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.

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IMPORTANT: Priority Areas 2009

Please be aware that in 2009 applicants are able to indicate if their application is in an NHMRC Priority Area. Instructions and a list of the priority areas in 2009 are available at:

Apply for Funding

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 obtain an Application ID, and identification of any specific requirements that the Institution may have.

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Key dates and application progress

The key dates for the Project Grants 2009 funding round are as follows:

  • 8 December 2008 – Applications open
  • 17 March 2009 – Applications close

View the progress of the 2009 Project Grant Funding Scheme

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Documentation to apply for a Project Grant

  1. Review the Project Grant Funding Policy for funding commencing in 2010, in particular the eligibility requirements;
    » Download: Project Grant Funding Policy (PDF, 114kb) PDF icon
    » Download: Project Grant Funding Policy (Word, 308kb) RTF icon
  2. Review the Administering Institution List. This contains a list of Administering Institutions which is to be used by Applicants when selecting their Administering Institution on the application form;
    » Download: Administering Institution List (PDF, 89kb) PDF icon
    » Download: Administering Institution List (Word, 206kb) RTF icon
  3. Review the Actual Institution List. This contains a list of Actual Institutions which is to be used by Applicants when selecting their Actual Institution on the application form;
    » Download: Actual Institution List (PDF, 101kb) PDF icon
    » Download: Actual Institution List (Word, 286kb) Word icon
  4. Review the Advice and Instructions to applicants for completion of a Project Grant application which contains detailed information on how to answer the question on the application form.
    » Download: the Advice and Instructions to applicants for funding to commence in 2010 (PDF, 97kb) PDF icon
    » Download: the Advice and Instructions to applicants for funding to commence in 2010 (Word, 270kb) RTF icon
  5. Download the Informed Filler software and the Research Grant Application Form for a Project Grant and complete the application.
    » See more information on Downloading Informed Filler Research Grants Application Form Software
  6. Review the 2009 Project Grant Priority Areas;
    » Download: the detailed instructions on how to apply for NHMRC Priority Area funding (PDF, 82kb) PDF icon
    » Download: the detailed instructions on how to apply for NHMRC Priority Area funding (Word, 237kb) RTF icon
  7. Applications with more than 6 CIs are required to submit the “Additional Chief Investigator Details Form".
    » Download the Additional Chief Investigators Form (Word, 295kb) Word icon
  8. FOR, GAG Structure:
    » Download Research Fields of Research (FOR) and Grant Advisory Group (GAG) Structure for Funding commencing in 2010 (PDF, 83kb)
    » Download Research Fields of Research (FOR) and Grant Advisory Group (GAG) Structure for Funding commencing in 2010 (Word, 341kb) Word icon
  9. The Chief Investigator form requires all Chief and Associate Investigators involved with a Project Grant to sign the Chief Investigator and Associate Investigator Consent Form.
    » Download: Chief Investigator and Associate Investigator Consent Form (Word, 232kb)
  10. Submit your completed application to your Administering Institution.
    » More information on Administering Institutions

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Reference Documents

Applicants for NHMRC Project Grants in the area of Indigenous Health research are required to address the Health and Medical Research of Indigenous Australians criteria in their application.

Criteria for Health and Medical Research of Indigenous Australians

Template for Grant Review Panel (GRP) Final Report

The Grant Review Panel will use the template for the Final Report to provide feedback to Project Grant applicants.

Australian Standard Research Classifications & NHMRC Keyword ⁄ Phrases

Budget Mechanism (PSP Levels)

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Further Information

For further information on applying for a Project Grant, review the:

For further information for Applicants applying for Project Grant, review the:

For further information for RAO’s, review the:

If you require more information, direct your inquiry to your Research Administration Office in the first instance. Applicants must not directly contact GRP members in relation to their application, or the peer review process.  If they do so, their application may be excluded from further consideration.  Applicants are to direct any queries to their institution’s 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:

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