Industry Engagement Funding Scheme

Where research meets industry to accelerate real-world innovation.

This new initiative provides financial support to Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs) at the University of Melbourne to foster early-stage industry engagement, accelerate collaborative partnerships, and advance translational research outcomes that strengthen competitiveness for external funding.

Up to $10,000 funding is available per project with potential of additional $5,000 to match industry funds.

Guidelines

For more information, please refer to below link on for guidelines on this funding scheme.

Guidelines

Apply

This scheme is currently OPEN and accepting applications until 5pm, Monday 21st September 2026.

Please submit the following application form, CVs and letter of support, to Centre Manager Minh Nguyen at nguyen.m@unimelb.edu.au

Application Form

Critical Dates

Tuesday 25 August 2026

Applications Open

Monday 21 September 2026
5.00pm

Applications Close

Mid November 2026

Successful Applicants Announced

Enquiries:

Minh Nguyen, Graeme Clark Institute Centre Manager at nguyen.m@unimelb.edu.au