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Applying for funding

Applications for research funding must be submitted by the Baker IDI Research Office and NOT directly to the funding body. The only exception is some on-line applications but, in this case, a copy of the application should be emailed to the Research Office.

Click on the links below for closing dates and application instructions:

Deciding to apply

The Research Office advises of calls for NHMRC and Heart Foundation applications by email as soon as they are open. Other funding opportunities are flagged in the weekly bulletin and on this website.

Advise the Research Office of your intention to apply well before the internal closing date.

Mentorship and advice

Early career researchers, in particular, should seek advice/input from their lab head, supervisor and colleagues when preparing an application for research funding. The Baker IDI Grants Committee assigns internal reviewers for NHMRC Project Grant applications in late November each year.

Allocation of ID number

All NHMRC applications receive a unique ID number in Research Grants Management System (RGMS) as soon as a new application is initiated. Other funding bodies assign ID numbers following receipt of applications. The ID number should be quoted in all correspondence with the funding body.

Funding rules and instructions to applicants

It is important to read the funding rules prior to commencing an application. Funding rules for NHMRC funding schemes can be obtained from the NHMRC website or the RGMS Library. The funding rules for other grants may be obtained from the funding body's website. The instructions to applicants must be referred to when completing an application.

Completing an application

All NHMRC applications are to be completed in RGMS. The snapshot reports and a draft research plan should be emailed to the Research Office by the advertised internal closing date, which is 1-3 weeks before the NHMRC closing date, depending on the scheme.

Applications to other funding bodies should be completed on the specific application form available from the funding body website. Draft applications should be submitted to the Research Office by the internal closing date for compliance checking.

Research Office compliance review

The Research Office reviews applications for compliance with the funding rules and instructions. Feedback is emailed to the CIA. This feedback should be used to amend the draft application before resubmitting the final application to the Research Office by the date advised.

Application submission

The Research Office submits the application to the NHMRC or other funding body by the closing date.

Practice interviews

If the selection process involves an interview (as for NHMRC Research Fellowships and Heart Foundation Fellowships) the Research Office will organise practice sessions.

Advice of application outcome

The Research Office is advised of the outcomes of NHMRC applications and promptly advises the applicants. Some other funding bodies may contact the CIA directly. In this instance, please advise the Research Office as soon as possible and provide any documents you have received. You will be required to sign a Baker IDI Grant Acceptance form.

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