JMI Information Session

Event Description:

JMI is an independent, non-partisan policy institute working to ensure that government can more effectively harness expertise and evidence for the public good. Come along to this information session to learn more about JMI's work as a joint venture of government and universities, including information about their 2025 JMI Policy Challenge Grants which are now open for applications. 

2025 JMI Policy Challenge 

• Research Focus: Applied public policy research
• Thematic Areas:

1. Accelerating the energy transition
2. Advancing models for early intervention
3. Driving manufacturing and productivity

• Eligible Disciplines: All
• Eligibility: Lead researchers must be from the following JMI partner universities: University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, UTS, UNSW or the University of Wollongong
• Funding Pool: Up to $600,000
• Grant Amount: $25,000 - $100,000
• Type of Funding: Direct research costs only
• Application Deadline: 2 May 2025, 11:59 PM

Key benefits include:

• Receive research funding: You can apply for a grant of between $25,000-$100,000. The total funding pool in 2025 is up to $600,000
• Foster policy innovation: JMI supports applied research that has strong potential to catalyse policy innovation in NSW and beyond
• Maximise impact: JMI helps you maximise the impact of your research through targeted communications and engagement, and targeted dissemination through policy channels

Apply for a Policy Challenge Grant

The grants are available to researchers from the following JMI university partners: University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, University of Technology Sydney, University of New South Wales and University of Wollongong.

Successful projects will generate valuable new insights, foster collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and industry, and contribute to more effective policy outcomes that align with the government’s strategic priorities.

Learn more about this year’s grant round.

Apply now