NHMRC Investigator Grants
| Status | OPEN- (FOR FUNDING COMMENCING 1 JANUARY 2025) The Macquarie University Process from Grant Development to Submission CHANGES FOR 2023 [NHMRC Gender Equity]
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| Aim | The NHMRC Investigator Grants scheme provide the highest-performing researchers at all career stages with funding for their salary (if required) and a research support package (RSP) for five years. Investigator Grants will support:
Structure:Investigator Grants will be offered in two categories:
Five levels of salary support and six tiers of RSP will be offered across the scheme. Emerging Leadership Investigator Grants will be restricted to researchers who are ≤10 years post-PhD or equivalent on 1 March of the application year. |
| Assessment Criteria | Applications for Investigator Grants are assessed by peers on the extent to which the application meets the scheme objectives. Applications will be assessed against the Assessment Criteria listed below.
Track Record: NHMRC defines ‘Track Record’ for the Investigator Grant scheme as the value of an individual’s past research achievements, relative to opportunity, not prospective achievements, using evidence. Assessment of Track Record comprises peer reviewers’ consideration of:
Knowledge Gain: NHMRC defines ‘Knowledge Gain’ for the Investigator Grant scheme as the quality of the proposed research and significance of the knowledge gained. It incorporates theoretical concepts, hypothesis, research design, robustness and the extent to which the research findings will contribute to the research area and health outcomes (by advancing knowledge, practice or policy). Applications are assessed relative to opportunity, taking into consideration any career disruptions, where applicable. It is recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants often make additional valuable contributions to policy development, clinical/public health leadership and/or service delivery, community activities and linkages, and are often representatives on key committees. If applicable, these contributions will be considered when assessing research output and track record. |
| Funding | The provisional funding allocation for the Investigator Grants 2021 grant opportunity is estimated to be between $340 million and $380 million. NHMRC’s Research Committee annually reviews and recommends indicative budget amounts to be awarded across individual funding schemes. Investigator Grants comprise a Research Support Package (RSP) and a salary component. The salary component of Investigator Grants is provided as a contribution to assist Administering Institutions with employing the successful applicant. However, an Investigator Grant recipient’s total salary is agreed through negotiation between the researcher and their Administering Institution. SalaryApplicants to the Investigator Grant scheme select the most appropriate Level (Emerging Leader 1 - Leader 3) for their career stage and the percentage of salary required to support their research activities, while ensuring they meet eligibility requirements. If applicants request a salary, the Leadership Level selected will determine the salary awarded. Salary levels have been set at the top of current, broadly equivalent NHMRC Fellowship levels. Research Support PackagesSuccessful applicants at Emerging Leadership Levels 1 and Level 2 will be awarded a fixed RSP of $50,000 and $200,000 per annum, respectively. There is a fixed $400,000 for RSP for the Leadership Investigator Grants. [CHANGE FOR THE 2023 ROUND] Research Support Packages can be used to fund Direct Research Costs. |
| Faculty Processes | Guide for NHMRC Applicants on Macquarie Approvals Process Through PURE The Faculties have their own approval and review processes for grants under this scheme. They may also have deadlines for submission of draft applications that are earlier than Research Services deadlines. Please ensure that you contact your Faculty, as early as possible, for information on process and deadlines. Faculty contacts: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering Macquarie Business School Faculty of Arts |
| Key Dates | INVESTIGATOR GRANT NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) FOR FUNDING COMMENCING IN 2025 Applicants will need to complete the NOI We are expecting some changes next round due to NHMRC's focus on Gender Equity. Those changes will be communicated to those who have submitted an NOI. Changes to Eligibility for DVCR Co-Funding Eligibility for the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme is now contingent upon the on-time submission of grant applications by your mandatory compliance and eligibility check. Many applications for external funding require cash and in-kind contributions from the host institution in order to be considered for funding. This funding includes project support funds, funding for research associates, scholarships, and major equipment and, in most cases, is processed via the DVCR Co-Funding scheme. View further information on deadlines, processes and FAQs
For applications submitted in 2023: Please note that our grant review processes have changed. Strategic review is optional, while compliance and eligibility check is mandatory. If you wish to receive a strategic review of your NHMRC application, you must book via the online booking calendar. Compliance and eligibility reviews for your NHMRC application is mandatory, and you must book via the online booking calendar.
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| Resources | Note: NHMRC locates all their Scheme documentation in GrantConnect. You will be required to set-up a username and password to access. Notification Of Intent (NOI) NHMRC Information INVESTIGATOR GRANTS WORKSHOPS FOR FUNDING COMMENCING IN 2025 About: This workshop will provide and introduction to the scheme and what parts of the application have changed this round. INVESTIGATOR GRANTS WORKSHOPS FOR FUNDING COMMENCING IN 2024 About: This workshop will provide and introduction to the scheme and what parts of the application have changed this round. INVESTIGATOR GRANTS WORKSHOPS FOR FUNDING COMMENCING IN 2023 Introduction to NHMRC Investigator Grant Scheme INVESTIGATOR GRANTS WORKSHOPS FOR FUNDING COMMENCING IN 2022 Introduction to NHMRC Investigator Grant Scheme INVESTIGATOR GRANTS WORKSHOPS FOR FUNDING COMMENCING IN 2021 1. Introduction to the NHMRC Investigator Grant Funding Scheme 2. NHMRC Investigator Grant Funding Scheme: Research Impact and Leadership 3. NHMRC Investigator Grant Funding Scheme: Knowledge Gain and Publications |
| Contacts | Grant Development Team |