RFPs: Collaborative Research and Capacity Building Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 13-Nov-2026

The Collaborative Research and Capacity Building Grant Program is inviting applications for high-quality collaborative research projects focused on Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (BMFS). The program provides up to AUD $150,000 per year for a maximum of three years to strengthen research capacity, encourage collaboration, and improve outcomes for people affected by BMFS.

About the Collaborative Research and Capacity Building Grant

The grant supports collaborative research designed to advance knowledge and strengthen long-term research capacity in the field of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. The program encourages genuine collaboration across disciplines and institutions while helping researchers develop the people, skills, partnerships, systems, datasets, platforms, and infrastructure needed for sustainable BMFS research. Projects should have clear strategic relevance to individuals affected by BMFS and establish a foundation for future research and clinical impact.

Objectives of the Grant

The program aims to:

- Advance understanding of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes. - Improve BMFS diagnosis and treatment. - Strengthen supportive care for affected individuals. - Improve health service delivery related to BMFS. - Foster genuine collaboration across disciplines and institutions. - Build sustainable research capacity. - Develop research skills, partnerships, systems, datasets, platforms, and infrastructure. - Leverage and enhance existing expertise and resources. - Establish a foundation for future research and clinical impact. Funding Available The grant provides up to AUD $150,000 per annum for a maximum of three years.

Funding may support:

- Personnel. - Research consumables. - Data collection. - Essential travel. - Other reasonable research costs directly related to the project. Payments are made through milestone-based instalments in accordance with the final funding agreement. What Research Does the Grant Support? Proposed projects must focus on Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and demonstrate strategic relevance to people affected by these conditions.

Research may address areas such as:

- Understanding BMFS. - Diagnosis and disease detection. - Treatment. - Supportive care. - Health service delivery. - Research capacity development. - Collaborative research infrastructure. - Data and research platforms. - Future clinical applications. Projects should demonstrate how collaboration and capacity building will contribute to longer-term research and clinical impact. Collaborative Research Approach Collaboration is a central requirement of the program. Projects should demonstrate genuine collaboration across disciplines and/or institutions rather than simply bringing together multiple researchers. Collaborative projects may leverage existing expertise, resources, partnerships, datasets, systems, and infrastructure to build stronger and more sustainable BMFS research capabilities. International collaborators may also participate, provided that the project is led and administered in Australia. Who Can Apply? Eligible applications must be led by a Chief Investigator who: - Is an Australian citizen. - Is an Australian permanent resident. - Holds a valid visa allowing them to reside and work in Australia for the full funding period. Applicants must also nominate an eligible Australian administering institution. International Collaboration International researchers and institutions may participate in the project as collaborators.

However, the project must be:

- Led in Australia. - Administered through an eligible Australian institution. This allows Australian-led projects to benefit from international expertise while maintaining Australian leadership and administration. What Costs Are Eligible? The grant can support reasonable expenses directly related to the approved research project.

Eligible costs may include:

- Personnel. - Research consumables. - Data collection. - Essential travel. - Other reasonable project-related research costs. Applicants should ensure that all proposed expenses are directly connected to the project and comply with the final funding agreement. What Costs Are Not Eligible?

The grant does not support:

- Tuition fees. - Stipends. - Completion of a research degree. Higher degree research students may participate as members of the research team, but the grant cannot be used to fund their tuition, stipends, or completion of a research degree. What Makes a Strong Project? A strong proposal should demonstrate both research quality and meaningful capacity-building outcomes.

Applicants should consider demonstrating:

- A clear focus on BMFS. - Strong strategic relevance to affected individuals. - A well-defined research question or challenge. - Genuine collaboration across disciplines or institutions. - Effective use of existing expertise and resources. - A plan to develop sustainable research capacity. - Clear benefits for future research or clinical impact. - Appropriate Australian leadership and administration. - A realistic and justified budget. - Potential for the project to establish a foundation for future work. Benefits of the Grant The Collaborative Research and Capacity Building Grant can help researchers move beyond individual projects by developing stronger research networks and sustainable capabilities.

Support can contribute to:

- Stronger BMFS research collaboration. - Development of research skills and expertise. - New partnerships between institutions and disciplines. - Improved research systems and datasets. - Development of research platforms and infrastructure. - Better understanding and treatment of BMFS. - Improved supportive care and health service delivery. - Future research and clinical opportunities. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Collaborative Research and Capacity Building Grant? It is a grant program supporting high-quality collaborative research focused on Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes while strengthening sustainable research