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Targeted Call for Elite Researcher Grant 2026

NSW Government

Funding amountUp to $750,000
DeadlineCloses Fri, 6 Nov 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

Elite Researcher Grants aim to promote NSW as a global leader in research by attracting talented researchers to conduct research in NSW.

Eligibility

Who can apply NSW Health invites eligible host organisations to nominate elite researchers for this grant. An elite researcher is a researcher who: is currently living and working overseas and is willing to relocate to NSW for the period of the grant has been specifically identified by the host organisation as a high-priority target for recruitment, aligning with existing research programs is a highly-talented leader in their research field, with identified potential to undertake internationally significant research with high impact results in NSW has demonstrated capacity to lead a team and an innovative, high impact research program has demonstrated capacity as a Chief Investigator to secure grant funding has developed collaborations with other researchers in their given field has demonstrated involvement in research capacity building and leadership initiatives. Types of projects funded under this grant Funding will support researchers working across the research spectrum including in basic science, biomedical, clinical medicine and health services research, data science, and population health research. Grants also support research towards the development of novel therapeutics. Who can’t apply Researchers already residing in Australia, even if on temporary visas, are not eligible. What costs you can't apply for Funds awarded cannot be spent on: capital works general maintenance costs organisational infrastructure or overheads telephone/communication systems basic office equipment, such as desks and chairs rent and the cost of utilities. Funds awarded cannot be used to support research conducted outside of NSW. Types of projects not funded under this grant Research focused cardiovascular health is not eligible. Research projects exclusively focused on cancer are also not eligible. However, if the research is relevant for a range of diseases or patient cohorts, but uses cancer as an exemplar application, it may be considered. What co-contributions are required Host organisations must provide no less than 50% of the total grant funding for Elite Researcher Grants. Additional eligibility requirements Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.

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