26/27 Project Grant_Full Application

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight 8 May 2026 (AEST).

IMPORTANT: Please read below before starting your application

BEFORE YOU BEGIN PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:

All applications must be submitted through SmartyGrants

NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE APPLICATION FORM

On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation contents box, this links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.

You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.

SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save and close' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.

You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download PDF' button located at the bottom of the last page of the application form.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Before submission, you must review your application using the Review and Submit option in the navigation panel.

Once all required questions are completed and there are no validation errors, you may submit the application by clicking Submit.

Please note:

  • After submission, no further edits or uploads are possible
  • You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached
  • If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application has not been submitted
  • Please check your junk or spam folder if the confirmation email does not appear promptly

ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

As part of the application, you have the option to upload supplementary figures for the research proposal.

Documents must be saved to your computer or storage device prior to upload.

Files may be up to 25MB each; however, applicants are encouraged to keep files under 5MB to reduce upload time. Please allow sufficient time for each file to upload before attaching additional documents.

COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP/TEAM

Multiple people may work on an application using the same login details, provided only one person is editing the application at any given time. Please ensure you save changes regularly.