NSW Government is currently accepting applications for its Targeted Call for Mental Health Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NSW Government - Targeted Call for Mental Health Research
The Mental Health Research Grant Program is a targeted funding initiative supporting early-stage scientific research into severe and persistent mental illness. It focuses on developing new and emerging treatment approaches through basic science and pre-clinical studies. The programme is designed to strengthen the connection between research, clinical practice, and policy, ensuring that scientific discoveries translate into real-world mental health improvements in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Benefits of NSW Government - Targeted Call for Mental Health Research
Key funding details include:
- Total funding pool: AUD 4 million
- Maximum grant per project: AUD 1 million
NSW Government - Targeted Call for Mental Health Research Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- NSW-based researchers
- Employed by an eligible host organisation for the full grant duration
- Australian citizens, permanent residents, or valid visa holders for the full period
- Clinicians, including medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
- Encouraged participation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers
- Encouraged participation from culturally and linguistically diverse researchers
The programme promotes diversity in research leadership.
Application Date and Process
- Download and read the grant guidelines
- Create an account with SmartyGrants
- Draft your application, including research protocol on the template provided in SmartyGrants
- Provide your Host Organisation and Administering Organisation with a copy of your application and obtain their approval (via signature on the certification template)
- Submit your application (and any supporting documents) in SmartyGrants
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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