NHMRC Investigator Grants
Flagship individual-researcher funding scheme covering salary and a Research Support Package. Five career levels (EL1–Level E).
Scheme details
- Funding range
- EL1: $250K/year RSP; EL2: $500K/year; Level C: $750K/year; Level D: $1M/year; Level E: $1.5M/year · 5 years
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Individual
- Eligibility
- Must hold an eligible position at an NHMRC-approved institution. All career stages from early (EL1) to senior (Level E). RSP covers direct research costs only.
- Format & limits
- Leadership and Research Achievement narrative: ~800 words covering Reach, Significance, and Applicant Contribution
- Deadline
- Upcoming IN2027 open ~Jan 2026 · IN2028: ~Jan 2027 (est.) · check NHMRC website
View official scheme page
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/find-funding/investigator-grants
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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