Cardiovascular Senior Researcher Grant Program 2026

The NSW Government is now accepting applications for its Cardiovascular Senior Researcher Grant Program 2026. This program aims to fund high-quality cardiovascular research in New South Wales (NSW) to drive scientific discoveries, support innovative therapies, and improve health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.

🌟 About the Program

The program supports:

• Scientific discoveries in cardiovascular research.
• Development of novel and innovative therapies.
• Improved health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.

💰 Benefits

• Grant Amount: Up to $750,000 AUD.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be cardiovascular researchers based in NSW with the right to work in NSW for the duration of the grant (3 years).
• Be employed by an eligible host organisation in NSW for the grant's duration. Eligible organisations include:
  • Universities
  • Medical research institutes
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Local health districts
  • Other public health organisations
• Clinicians (medical, nursing, and allied health professionals) may apply. Clinicians can use up to 50% of the grant to backfill their clinical role with proper justification.
• Be senior researchers who meet one of the following criteria:
  • 15 years or more postdoctoral experience.
  • Less than 15 years postdoctoral experience but have reached full professor level.
  • Associate Professors may apply as early-mid career researchers if they are less than 15 years postdoctoral.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 31 July, 2026.
• Visit the official application website to apply.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the official NSW Government - Cardiovascular Senior Researcher Grant Program.

To apply, visit the application portal.

This grant is a significant opportunity for researchers in NSW to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in cardiovascular health. Don't miss the chance to make an impact!

• Grant amount: Up to $750,000