Funding Opportunities
Introduction to the Research Funding Landscape
Funding for AHSS researchers broadly divides into two types: Fellowships and Grants.
Fellowships provide funding to pursue individual research and will cover the cost of either the PI's salary (up to 1.0 fTE) or teaching replacement. The intention is to release the PI from teaching and administrative duties to complete a piece of work.
Grants support projects where the PI leads a team of researchers. It is generally expected that the PI of a grant will continue to manage regular employment duties and will dedicate only part of their time to the management of the grant project and its team.
Internal Application Process
For all funding applications, check with your Departmental Research Grant Administrator regarding internal deadlines and sign-off procedures. Don't forget that the Research Operations Office operates an internal deadline in advance of the funder deadline. Check the internal deadline using the Application Deadline Calculator.
Explore the Funding Landscape
Research funding comes in many forms: if you're unsure what you're looking for, the Research Professional Funding Database may be a good starting point.
Timeline: Applying for Research Funding
For all applications, this timeline provides a general outline of the major steps involved.
Request an Internal Peer Review
The purpose of the Internal Peer Review is to increase the chance of securing grant income by providing academics, from early career researchers through to senior professors, the opportunity to have their proposals reviewed by colleagues.