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Plan for funding

Find help and support to set yourself up for funding success

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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.  

Articles and guidance

Funding advice for first timers

It’s rarely an easy journey, but funding successes are worth it.

Types of funding cheat sheet

Unravel the nomenclature and complexities of the research funding landscape.

Develop a funding strategy

Don’t leave funding to chance. Additional advice to complement our step-by-step workbook.

Decide whether to apply

Found an opportunity? Some ‘due diligence’ now could save you time (and pain) later.

Scaling up funding

Some problems call for ‘going big’. Learn about programs and centres. 

Reframing rejection

A few mindset strategies can help ease the sting of rejection and assist you in moving forward with your next step.

Advice for ECRs from University of Sydney researchers

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.

Setting your funding goals

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Planning a pipeline of funding

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Collaborating for funding success

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Preparing a competitive application

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Smart scheme selection

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Strategically building your track record

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Funding learning resources

Resources for writing ARC and NHMRC applications

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.

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Internal funding opportunities

Title : Research Excellence and Inclusion Prizes

Description : <p>For researchers with career disruption, disability, or women going for promotion.</p>

Link URL: https://researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/career-development/leadership/research-excellence-and-inclusion-prizes.html

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Title : University of Sydney strategy partnership grants

Description : <p>Seed funding opportunities for partnerships with international priority partner universities. (UniKey required)</p>

Link URL: https://intranet.sydney.edu.au/research-support/funding-your-research/find-funding/international-funding-schemes.html

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Help from the Pipeline and Pre-Award team

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. 

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Title : Current opportunities

Description : Key external funding schemes currently open or opening soon (UniKey required).

Link URL: https://intranet.sydney.edu.au/research-support/funding-your-research/find-funding/current-funding-opportunities.html

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Title : Grant writing toolkit

Description : Resources and advice to help you nail your next application.

Link URL: https://researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/funding/grant-writing-toolkit.html

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Title : Research enquiries

Description : Contact the Research Portfolio for help with other research enquiries.

Link URL: https://sydneyuni.service-now.com/selfservice?id=sc_cat_item_public&sys_id=270f7edbdb3d9410e48c91f38a961929

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