Applications are now open!
Two grants of $20,000 are available for research projects that strengthen inclusive and interdisciplinary disability research at UNSW and that have potential to contribute to a better quality of life for people with disability.
The purpose of the Seed Funding is to establish or advance inclusive and interdisciplinary research between UNSW academic researchers, people with disability, government, industry, and community. The funded research should result in at least one output in the form of a publication, report, or application for external funding.
Eligibility criteria:
- Academic staff actively engaged in research or creative practice with a full-time or fractional appointment (no less than 0.4 FTE) are eligible to apply;
- Applicants must be or have applied to be Associates of the Institute;
- Involvement of an Early Career Researcher in the research team is highly encouraged.
How to apply?
Submit a completed Disability Inclusive Research Seed Funding Scheme 2027 Application form via the MS Forms link below.
If you are not an Associate of the DIIU, you will need to apply to be eligible for this funding. Information about the Associates program and the sign up form are available for download here.
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Applications Open: Thursday 22 October 2026
Applications Close: 5.00pm, Friday 4 December 2026
Announcement: Successful applicants will be informed via email by Friday 18 December 2026 for Seed Funding Grants to commence from February 2027.
For any questions or for any accessibility needs please contact Kate Vartuli k.vartuli@unsw.edu.au