NHMRC Investigator Grants
Key dates for NHMRC Investigator Grants 2019
- UQ Research and Innovation Expertise (UQ R&IE) NOI open: 29 October 2018
- UQ R&IE NOI Close: 14 November 2018
- Proposals open in RGMS: 5 December 2018
- UQ information sessions and impact workshops: details here
- Applications due to UQR&I: 9 January 2019
- Minimum data requirements in RGMS: 16 January 2019
- Applications close with NHMRC: 6 February 2019
- Anticipated announcement: August 2019
Overview
The objective of the Investigator Grant scheme is to support the research program of outstanding investigators at all career stages. It builds the capacity of Australian research for the future and creates knowledge through investment in research which improves health and thus contributes to Australia’s prosperity. An Investigator Grant offers a consolidated five-year funding package that includes salary (if required) and research support package (RSP). The scheme comprises two categories - Emerging Leadership (EL) and Leadership (L).
How to apply
Internal notice of intent process
All researchers intending to submit an NHMRC Investigator Grant for funding in 2020 are required to submit an internal Notice of Intent. NOIs will be collated centrally and distributed to Faculties and Institutes in order to provide maximum support to the UQ research community.
Step 1. RGMS updates and scheme reading
- Update your full profile and CV in the NHMRC granting system, RGMS. Investigators new to NHMRC need to submit a user request via the RGMS login page.
- Familiarise yourself with the key National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), External Funding Organisations and UQ documentation.
Step 2. Completing the application
- Log into RGMS and complete the application.
Step 3. UQR&I internal review and feedback
- Ahead of internal review, ensure all online components are complete/valid and generate your proposal snapshots in RGMS.
- To initiate internal review, email your completed Funding Coversheet to UQR&I at NHMRCpeoplesupport@research.uq.edu.au.
- Also provide completed UQ Certification Proforma.
- Internal review by UQR&I/feedback provided (compliance/eligibility/grantsmanship).
Step 4. Final submission
- Final submission by UQR&I to NHMRC.
Readership and researcher support
Before applying, we recommend you:
- Contact your faculty or institute liaison for advice on peer readership programs.
- Join the UQR&I Mailer to stay up to date with round developments.
- Access the UQR&I Grants Library, a helpful resource of past successful proposals.
- Attend UQR&I information sessions and access PowerPoint presentations from presentations and slides.
- Contact your UQ liaison librarian for advice on bibliometrics, online identifiers and data management planning.
Key documents
NHMRC
Before applying, please review the full suite of documents available from GrantConnect, the Australian Government grants information system. (Login required)
Additional NHRMC documents
UQ
- UQ Notice of Intent
- UQ Workshop Schedule Impact Case Studies (PDF, 97 KB)
- UQ Preliminary Questions Setting the Scene for your Impact Case Study (PDF, 557KB)
- UQ NHMRC Research Impact Case Study Schematic (PDF, 498KB)
- NHMRC Investigator Grants for funding in 2020 - Guide for Impact (PDF, 865KB)
A range of resources and workshops from the UQ library are also available to assist researchers applying for this scheme
- Research impact and metrics drop-in sessions
- Researcher identifiers and profiles
- Library Guide on research impact evidence
Rejoinders and rebuttal
This scheme does not have a rejoinder/rebuttal process nor are there interviews.
Contact UQR&I
Scheme and RGMS queries
NHMRCpeoplesupport@research.uq.edu.au
Round coordinator
Nicole Thompson and Jodi Clyde-Smith
If you are applying through UQ but you are not a current UQ staff member, please contact the round coordinator so that you can be added to a mailing list for updates.