Understanding Funding

UTS is committed to producing high-quality, internationally respected research that has significant economic, environmental, cultural and social impact and supports the application of new technologies and solutions to important national and global challenges.

UTS Researchers can apply for funding from a variety of different internal, corporate, public sector, national, and international sources. This funding can take on a variety of different formats, for example; travel grants, scholarships, infrastructure and equipment schemes, project funding, fellowships, prizes and awards, government grants schemes and philanthropic donors. 

The UTS Research Office supports:

Where can I find research funding opportunities?

Research Professional is a database of both Australian and International funding opportunities for all disciplines. Using Research Professional, all UTS staff are able to search for grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities, and to set up personalised searches and alerts to stay informed of new funding opportunities.

Databases:

  • GrantConnect is the Australian Governments grants information systems designed to be the central publication location for all Australian Government opportunities. 
  • AusTender provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded. 
  • Australian Tenders lists thousands of tenders from all over Australia including Federal, State and Local Government tenders plus many private tenders. 
  • Grant Guru is Australian grants database that was built by an Australian business to support Australian business.
  • Grants.gov is a searchable database of all grant opportunities offered by US Federal Agencies.
  • ProposalCentral is used by numerous US foundations and other grant-making agencies to publish grant opportunities.

Visit Funder websites for their most current opportunities. For example; Australian Research Council (ARC), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

As a researcher at UTS you have access to additional resources: 

If you are unable to find what you are looking for,  be sure to contact the UTS Research Grants Team for specialised guidance and advice. 

Support 

Grant Funding Opportunity Identification

If you are not sure what type of research funding opportunities are available in your field, the Research Grants Team can assist by identifying research funding opportunities from local and international funders. They can help you make scheme selection based on your eligibility, team, project structure, and timing. Get in touch to find out more. 

UTS Funding Acceptance Guidelines

When deciding whether or not to accept funding for a particular project, or from a particular source, a range of considerations and factors come into play. UTS recognises that researchers will have different views on the appropriateness of accepting funding from particular sources, understand the UTS Guidelines for Accepting Research Funding. (This link requires your UTS ID to access).

Grant Establishment and Post Award Support

The Research Grants Team can assist by reviewing the award or agreement/contract with the as well as begin setting up the project account and managing significant events of the project through its closeout. The team works with UTS researchers, Faculty Managers and Finance Managers to ensure the project is ready to go. The team can also assist throughout the award period, for matters such as variations, extensions, grant transfers, submissions of progress reports/final reports required by the funder etc. Get in touch.

 

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We pay respect to their Elders; past, present, emerging and future as the traditional custodians of Country and knowledge for this land. We recognise their continued connection to the land and waters and the continuation of their cultural, spiritual, and educational practices. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who visit RES Hub.

As a place for the UTS community to connect and collaborate, RES Hub acknowledges the long-standing traditional practices of these communities in gathering to share experience, knowledge, and history. RES Hub acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded. This is and always will be Aboriginal Land.