Winning funding for your research is a cornerstone of a research career, but applying for it can be time consuming. Invest your time wisely with thoughtful planning to give yourself the highest chance of success.
It’s rarely an easy journey, but funding successes are worth it.
Unravel the nomenclature and complexities of the research funding landscape.
Don’t leave funding to chance. Additional advice to complement our step-by-step workbook.
Found an opportunity? Some ‘due diligence’ now could save you time (and pain) later.
Some problems call for ‘going big’. Learn about programs and centres.
A few mindset strategies can help ease the sting of rejection and assist you in moving forward with your next step.
Watch the secrets to funding success from some of the University of Sydney's top researchers, designed to take you from planning to submission.
Featuring Associate Professor Christina Abdel Shaheed, Professor Stephen Bartlett, Dr Olga Boichak, Professor Alex Broom, Professor Rachel Codd, Dr Mouna Sawan, and Professor Yuan Chen.
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Learn to set realistic funding goals and navigate the early stages of the funding journey
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Get advice on how to build sustainable research funding over time
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Find out how to build collaborations that can strengthen funding success
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Strengthen your grant writing and explore the support on offer
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Explore what funders are looking for and how to assess whether you’re well-positioned to succeed
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Confidently plan and build your track record in relation to funding goals, career stage and long-term direction
The University of Sydney NHMRC and ARC resource packs include templates, checklists, and strategic writing advice for key schemes.
Find resource packs under ‘Scheme resources’ for the scheme you’re interested in. You will need to log in with your UniKey to access these links.
The Pipeline and Pre-Award team in the Research Portfolio are experts in research funding. They can help you develop your funding strategy, write competitive proposals, and submit applications.