The objective of the Ideas Grant scheme is to support innovative research projects addressing a specific question(s).
The expected outcomes are:
- innovative and creative research
- funding of researchers at all career stages
- funding any area of health and medical research from discovery to implementation.
It is expected that the Chief Investigator A (CIA) will have the capability to lead the team in achieving the project aims.
The Ideas Grant scheme is not intended to support research where a clinical trial or cohort study is the primary objective. Applicants conducting projects which incorporate elements of clinical trial and/or cohort study must consider whether the project goals are more applicable to the Ideas Grant or Clinical Trials and Cohort Grant schemes.
Ideas Grants may be funded by or in conjunction with other organisations. These grants offer opportunities to researchers whose work is particularly relevant to the priorities and research interests of the partner organisations. The amount of funding for an Ideas Grant is based on assessment of the requested budget.
Key Dates
Applications open: 11 March 2026
Minimum data due date: 8 April 2026
Applications close: 6 May 2026
Proposed peer review: June to September 2026