Please note that the government is now in the caretaker period associated with the 2025 federal election. Applications for the National Blood Sector Research and Development Program can continue to be submitted, however, any decision on these applications will not be made until the conclusion of the caretaker period. All enquiries relating to applications for the National Blood Sector Research and Development Program grant funding during the caretaker period should be directed to Research@blood.gov.au. |
Applications are now invited for Round 6 research grants under the National Blood Sector Research and Development Program.
Applications for grant funding will fall into one of the three following categories:
- Project Grants (up to 3 years)
- Seed Grants (typically up to 1 year)
- Scholarships (typically up to 1 year)
Applications are required to address evidence gaps in either:
- Patient Blood Management, or
- Immunoglobulin product use.
Applications will also be assessed on how well proposed projects addresses the topics included in the National Blood Research and Development Strategic Priorities 2022-27. Please refer to Applicants guide for additional information and guidance to the strategic priorities and the focus now placed on their application within the research fields.
How to apply
Formal documentation is also available on the GrantConnect website at GrantConnect Homepage: GrantConnect (grants.gov.au)(Opens in a new tab/window)
- R6 Grant Opportunity Guidelines
- Applicant Guide to the Strategic Priorities - has been developed to assist applicants of the program in tailoring their application to address the Strategic Priorities
- Application Form – Project and Seed Grants
- Application Form - Scholarship
- Grant Funding Agreement Template
Please utilise the following documents to support your application:
- Ratings Guide
- Submission Checklist for Applicants
Get in touch
Email: research@blood.gov.au.
Last updated: 07 Mar 2025