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Research Funding Schemes

The University’s Research Funding Schemes:

  • Support Transformative Research, in alignment with the University Strategic Plan (2022-26) and the University Research Strategy (2023-26).
  • Provide targeted research funding to Academic Staff Members with a track record of research performance (commensurate with career stage and research opportunity) and the capacity to build national and international research collaborations.
  • Enable the development of research projects that produce high quality research outputs and/or secure external grants where the University is an Administering Institution.
  • Support strategic research partnerships with industry and community to address national and global challenges and deliver positive impact to beneficiaries.
  • Enhance opportunities for high-performing researchers at all career stages, including promising early career researchers.
  • Foster a thriving research environment that celebrates excellence and drives innovation.

The Research Funding Scheme includes:

  • Early Career Researcher Award (ECR Award)
  • Research Development Grants (RDG)
  • Big Ideas: PVCR Strategic Initiatives Fund

For more information see the following documents:

Contact: research.grants@nd.edu.au