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UQ Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme (UQ RIIS)

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Key Dates for UQ RIIS 2025

  • Round opens: 12 June 2025
  • Requests for cash contributions from Faculties and Institutes must be discussed with the administering Faculty/Institute Research Manager as soon as possible for submission with application by the deadline.
  • Full applications due 5 pm, Friday 4 July 2025.
  • Anticipated announcement: July 2025

Overview

UQ Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme (UQ RIIS) is a competitive scheme for infrastructure/equipment funding, which encourages the purchase of equipment that will be used collaboratively.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Equipment Grant is also distributed through this scheme, with allocations broadly on a pro-rata basis to those Faculties and Institutes that generate NHMRC income.

How to apply

Applicants should be aware that Faculties/Institutes will require applications for review and arranging their cash support emails, prior to the closing date. Please contact your Faculty or Institute Research Manager for details.

  • Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the UQ Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme (UQ RIIS) 2025 guidelines.
  • Step 2: For requests for cash contributions from Faculties/Institutes discuss with your Faculty or Institute Research Manager  as soon as possible before the close date. Failure to secure co-investment, of at least 35%, may result in the application not being considered. 
    A word version of the Application Form is available to enable you to work collaboratively with your Faculty or Institute Research Manager, and other Faculties and Institutes. Use of this form is optional and should be used based on local need.
  • Step 3: Complete your application using the online Application Form including uploading confirmed co-investment document/s.
  • Step 4: Applications will be reviewed by the Research Infrastructure Office.
  • Step 5: A Central Selection Committee will assess applications in alignment with the selection criteria outlined in the UQ RIIS 2025 Guidelines.
  • Step 6: Outcomes will be communicated to CI’s and Faculty/Institute Executive.

Readership and researcher support

Before applying, we recommend you:

Key documents

Contact UQ R&I

Round coordinator
Director, Research Infrastructure

UQ Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme Application Form
UQ Research Infrastructure Investment Scheme Application Form