Australia

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ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

A three-year Australian Research Council fellowship for early-career researchers to build independent research programs.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: AUD $389,202 to $539,202 (estimated) Deadline: Mar 11, 2026 Location: Australia

Australia Age Pension

Australia's Age Pension is a means-tested, tax-funded fortnightly payment administered by Services Australia (Centrelink) for residents aged 67 and over who meet residency requirements. As one of the oldest government pension schemes in the world—dating back to 1908—it provides a financial safety net for over 2.6 million Australians, with maximum rates of approximately AUD $1,116.30 per fortnight for singles and AUD $1,682.80 combined for couples, plus supplements for energy and pharmaceutical costs.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Up to AUD $1,116.30/fortnight single or AUD $1,682.80/fortnight combined for couples Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Australia

Australia Medicare

Australia Medicare is the universal public health insurance scheme that provides free or subsidized healthcare services to all Australian citizens and permanent residents, covering public hospital treatment, doctor visits, specialist consultations, and a wide range of medical services.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Free public hospital care plus subsidized GP, specialist, imaging, and pathology services Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Australia

Australia National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark national programme that provides individualised funding packages to people with permanent and significant disabilities, enabling them to access reasonable and necessary supports for daily living, community participation, employment, and independence. Established by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 and administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), the NDIS supports over 660,000 participants with an annual budget exceeding A$35 billion, making it one of the largest social reforms in Australia's history.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Individualized support funding; amount varies by disability needs Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Australia

Forrest Research Foundation Fellowships 2027 (Australia Postdoctoral Fellowship Round)

The Forrest Research Foundation offers 2027 postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers in Australia, with applications open through 30 June 2026 and awards commencing in 2027.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: Salary at Level A Step 8 (example 2026 figure: AUD $112,371 at UWA) + 17% superannuation, AUD … Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 Location: Perth, Western Australia and Australia

MRFF – 2026 Consumer-Led Research Grant Opportunity (GO8270)

NHMRC’s GO8270 supports consumer-led medical research partnerships through two streams: short incubator pilots and scalable targeted calls focused on cancer, long-term conditions, and mental health.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: up to $20,000,000 total; up to $2,500,000 per grant Deadline: Aug 5, 2026 Location: Australia

Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

Australia's premier science prizes recognising research, innovation, and science teaching excellence with national visibility.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Prize Amount: Up to AUD $250,000 per award; total up to $1.4 million across categories Deadline: Dec 18, 2025 Location: Australia

Targeted Call for Research: Childhood Dementia 2026

The NHMRC Targeted Call for Research: Childhood Dementia 2026 is a five-year Australian health research funding opportunity designed to accelerate improvements in diagnosis, care, and treatment pathways for children with dementia and their families.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: $5,000,000 Deadline: Jun 3, 2026 Location: Australia

Win Up to AUD 150,000 in Export Reimbursement Funding: Austrade EMDG Grants Australia 2025 Explained

Exporting is thrilling in the same way renovating a house is thrilling: you can picture the glorious “after” shots… right up until you’re knee-deep in invoices, timelines, and decisions that cost real money. You don’t just “go global.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Up to AUD $150,000 per tier across three funding tiers Deadline: Aug 30, 2025 Location: Australia