Science Grants in Australia

Provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training, and recruitment of taxonomists in Australia. Supports projects researching the taxonomy of Australian biota aligned with three priority areas: Biodiversity and Conservation, Public and Environmental Health, and Building Taxonomic Capacity. Seven grant streams available with funding up to $375,000 depending on the stream and career stage.

The MRFF Clinical Trials Activity Initiative provides grants to support medical research projects conducting clinical trials for rare cancers, rare diseases, and unmet health needs across four streams: feasibility pilots, targeted clinical trials, health technology assessment evidence trials, and prevention trials. The grant aims to improve evidence-based healthcare delivery and increase patient access to high-quality clinical trials in Australia.

A prestigious research fellowship scheme supporting world-class researchers to conduct innovative and ground-breaking research in Australia. Provides funding for fellow salary, postdoctoral research associates, postgraduate researchers, and project costs up to $300,000 per year.

A named Australian Laureate Fellowship available to highly ranked female candidates from the science and technology disciplines. Recipients undertake an ambassadorial role to promote women in research and mentor early career researchers.

National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy 2025 Guidelines (2024-25 to 2027-28 only) Eligibility: As per the Guidelines, by submission - restricted process. Grant Activity Timeframe: 2024-25 to 2027-28 Total Amount Available (AUD): $435,000,000.00 Instructions for Application Submission: Please send your completed Application Form to: Following electronic submission, you will receive an automatic reply. If you are unable to complete or lodge your application electronically, you can send your hard copy application by registered mail to: Department of Education C50MA5 GPO Box 9880 Canberra ACT 2601 Addenda Available: View Addenda Contact Details Director, National Research Infrastructure Program Management Email Address: NCRIS@education.gov.au Grant Opportunity Documents Submit Application × Edit Form

The Creative Futures Fund invests $7.8 million annually to support 20 ambitious, large-scale creative projects spanning every state and territory. It supports the creation and sharing of Australian stories through two funding streams: Development (to explore new ideas and test market potential) and Delivery (to realise bold new works and build partnerships). Projects intersect with fields including education, sport, science, agriculture, tourism, and fashion through cross-sector partnerships.

Grants to support projects that increase women's and girls' participation in STEM education, careers, and entrepreneurship. Funding supports initiatives that reduce systemic and cultural barriers, address inequality, and increase awareness and participation in STEM fields and innovation ecosystems.

This grant provides Australian researchers with up to $1 million in funding to collaborate on joint science and technology research projects with Indian research partners. The program aims to strengthen strategic alliances between Australian and Indian researchers, increase uptake of leading science and technology, and facilitate access to the global science and technology system.

Grants that support investment in gender equity initiatives to increase women's and girls' participation in STEM education, careers, and entrepreneurship. The program funds projects that break down systemic and cultural barriers and aim for lasting systemic change in STEM participation and leadership.

Provides competitive grants to eligible entities for research projects in science fields with national impact that support community participation. Funds projects that engage the public as citizen scientists in scientifically valid research while building skills and scientific literacy across Australia.

A Commonwealth grant program supporting citizen science projects across Australia. The program funds innovative projects that engage community members in scientific research across diverse fields including astronomy, environmental monitoring, biodiversity assessment, and public health.

This grant program provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training, and recruitment of taxonomists across multiple research streams. It supports Honours, Masters, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, as well as early career and established researchers hosted by Australian institutions. The program commits up to $2 million annually to improve knowledge of Australian biota and build Australia's taxonomic capacity.