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Applying for funding

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UQ researchers are required by UQ policy to submit applications for any research proposal through the RO. The Research Office, which works closely with Faculties and Institutes to support research endeavours. 

For HDR students applying for external research training scholarships, the UQ Graduate School will be able to assist you. 

All applications for research funding at UQ must be accompanied by a UQ Funding Application Certification form.

Download the UQ Funding Application Certification form (DOTX, 71.1 KB)

This is a general framework for Chief Investigators applying for research grants. Your School/Centre/Institute may also have their own internal application processes.

A flow chart that visually represents the steps of process of applying for funding with decorative icons to represent each step. These steps are, in order from first to last, eligibility, deadlines, inform, prepare, letter of support?, prepare budget, approval, send to RO, and submit.

 

  1. Confirm your eligibility for funding
  2. Check your deadlines
  3. Contact your School/Centre/Institute/Faculty
  4. Prepare your proposal
  5. Determine if you need a letter of support
  1. Cost and price your project
  2. Seek approval from your Head of School/Director
  3. Review for eligibility, compliance and support
  4. Late applications
  5. Successful Award of Funding

8. Review for eligibility, compliance and support

Once your application is ready, and approved by your Head of School/Director (including the FAC), the Research Office will review your application for eligibility and compliance and support the submission of your grant application to the funding body.

Research Office Deadlines

The RO’s compliance close date for all grant applications is 10 working days before the external deadline unless:

  • It is a high-volume scheme,
  • It has strategic importance and will receive RO grantcraft support, or
  • The funder has a minimum data requirement of more than 10 working days before its closing date

In such cases, the RO compliance close date may be up to 4 weeks before the funder deadline. 
If unsure whether this applies to any other schemes, please contact the relevant Research Office Pre-Award Team.