How can I find funding?
A wide variety of national and international funding opportunities are available for research grants, fellowships, travel awards and equipment grants.
Calendars and databases
- UniSA GrantFinder - fortnightly bulletin alerting you to the latest grants and other funding opportunities available - national, international and internal
- Grants calendar and key dates - grants available during the calendar year and links to further information. Also includes prizes and awards, and key dates for training and ethics and compliance applications
- Health Sciences research calendar (monthly) - provides HSC staff with a brief summary of the funding available, the scheme's purpose, critical eligibility criteria, key dates and links to further information
- Funding databases - SPIN/SMARTS/GENIUS database services; how to set up a researcher profile; how to search the GENIUS database
External funding schemes
National
- ARC grants, postdoctoral fellowships & awards
- NHMRC grants, postdoctoral fellowships & awards
- Summary of key dates
- NHMRC Tracker - a fortnightly NHMRC bulletin you can subscribe to
- Australian Competitive Grants (Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) - lists qualifying, nationally competitive research schemes
- Cooperative Research Centres
(CRC) Program (Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research)
- National Partnerships Engagement Group - information about how the University's participation in the CRC Program is managed
International
- funding opportunities that support key result areas outlined in UniSA's Strategic Plan
University-funded research programs
- Internal funding opportunities - NHMRC and ARC grant schemes; division and institute opportunities
- International Research Scholars Scheme - visiting researchers benefit the school/institute/division and help create international links. Currently under review
Contact
Business development managers (BDMs) are also an important resource in helping you find funding for strategic research collaborations with end user organisations.