The program provides a $365k (GST exclusive) Fellowship over two years to enable Post-doctoral research by an individual into specific NIC-defined topics. 

The NIPG program objectives are to:

• guide the direction of the NIC to ensure a structured and appropriate response to technological advancements;
• seek solutions for emerging or future capability gaps;
• improve the NIC's science and technology responsiveness;
• build understanding of emerging technologies and science issues and solutions; and
• enable innovative activity and research programs not currently possible.

The intended outcomes of the program are:

• to deliver research outcomes that help drive solutions in areas of direct relevance to the NIC;
• to build and sustain academic partnerships between the NIC and Australian institutions; and
• to invest in and foster capability in Australian research in areas relevant to the NIC.

The program will award grant opportunities for at least ten (10) postdoctoral NIPG fellowship positions in 2026 followed by up to ten (10) further opportunities awarded annually until 2030/31. Individual grants will be funded up to a maximum of $365,000 (GST exclusive) for a period no longer than two (2) years for full time, and up to four (4) years for part time (where agreed to by ONI for carer/family responsibility or relevant and limited teaching appointments).

Applications for this grant opportunity must:

• be submitted by an eligible Postdoctoral Candidate on your behalf as their sponsoring accredited Australian university;
• be sponsored by an Eligible Organisation (an accredited Australian university), and
• nominate an eligible Research Advisor.

See grant guidelines for further details.

• Email: NIPG@oni.gov.au