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.
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
Critical Dates
- Tuesday 25 August 2026
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Applications Open
- Monday 21 September 2026
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5.00pm
Applications Close
- Mid November 2026
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Successful Applicants Announced
Enquiries:
Minh Nguyen, Graeme Clark Institute Centre Manager at nguyen.m@unimelb.edu.au