Mental Health Research Grants
Funding Providers
NSW Health
Location
NSWFunding Type
Research R00139
Primary Category
ResearchEligible to
- Universities
- Not-for-Profits
Funding
Amount (max): $1,000,000Total pool: Undisclosed
Round(s)
- Closes 30-Jun-2026
Purpose
Mental Health Research Grants support researchers working on new and emerging treatment approaches for severe and persistent mental illness, with a focus on basic science and pre-clinical research.
Overview
Program objective
- Fund research that improves wellbeing and health outcomes
- Bridge the gap between research, policy and practice to increase research impact and translation
- Support NSW researchers to leverage national funding opportunities to further research and its translation in NSW.
- Capital works
- General maintenance costs
- Organisational infrastructure or overheads
- Telephone/ communication systems
- Basic office equipment such as desks and chairs
- Rent and the cost of utilities
- Funds awarded cannot be used to support research conducted outside of NSW.
Limitations
Who can apply
- Researchers who submit a complete application in the specified research area.
- Researchers based in NSW and employed by an eligible host/administering organisation for the duration of the grant.
- Australian citizens, permanent residents and researchers who hold an appropriate visa for the full term of the grant.
- Researchers whose host organisation and administering organisation meet all the eligibility criteria specified in the grant guidelines.
Applications / Guidelines
Apply Using SmartyGrants:https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grants/cumberland-grants/R00139/apply
Contact Details
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