Grants and Scholarships
Applications Open for SESLHD RES-ON Research Funding Program Round 6
SESLHD’s Collaborative Research Committee are pleased to launch Round 6 of the RES-ON Research Funding Program, supporting innovative research that generates evidence for healthcare improvement and translates research findings into practice across the District.
The RES-ON program provides funding of up to $40,000 per project, with a total funding pool of $400,000 available in 2026. The program is designed to support research that delivers value in healthcare through new methods, treatments, policies, technologies, devices and systems that improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
To apply, review the RES-ON Applicant Guidelines then complete the RES-ON Application Form.
Applications must be submitted with any required supporting documentation as a single PDF to: SESLHD-CollaborativeResearchCommittee@health.nsw.gov.au, by 5pm on 6 November 2026.
Funding Streams
Applications are invited across two categories:
Translational Research Projects focused on implementing and scaling interventions that have already demonstrated effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Evidence-Generating Research Projects that develop evidence for new interventions through idea generation, feasibility and efficacy studies.
Who Can Apply?
The lead applicant must be employed by SESLHD and be the principal or lead investigator for the project. Project teams may include up to six members, with at least 50% SESLHD representation, including the project lead.
Applications that build research capability, foster mentorship, and involve researchers across different career stages are strongly encouraged.
Key Dates
- Applications open: 28 September 2026
- Applications close: 5:00pm 6 November 2026
- Successful projects commence: January 2027
Need Support?
The SESLHD Clinical Research Support Unit (CRSU) is available to provide advice and grant review support to applicants before submission, particularly first-time applicants and those seeking to strengthen previous unsuccessful applications. Requests for support can be sent to SESLHD-CRSU@health.nsw.gov.au, at least 1 week prior to the closing date.
RES-ON Research Funding Program
The RES-ON research grant program provides funding for research projects that either develop evidence for healthcare interventions, or implement research findings into health care with the aim of improving services in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Applications must demonstrate the potential of the project for delivering value in healthcare. This includes the piloting and development of methods, treatments, policies, devices, technology and systems to optimise the design, conduct and outcomes of healthcare and health and medical research.
One RES-ON funding round is being offered in 2026, for the following categories of research:
A. Translational research that involves the implementation and uptake of interventions into health care services that have already been demonstrated to be efficacious; including Replicability and adaptability; Effectiveness, Scalability and Monitoring studies in the Sax Institute Translational Research Framework
B. Evidence-generating research that involves research projects that develop the evidence for new interventions, including Idea Generation, Feasibility and Efficacy studies in the Sax Institute Translational Research Framework
Applications for the 2026 RES-ON Round are now open.
Grant Writing Workshop - RES-ON Focus:
Final Report Template for previous RES-ON recipients:
RES-DISS Research Funding Program
The SESLHD Collaborative Research Committee's RES-DISS research funding program provides small funding allocations for SESLHD staff to help disseminate their findings from research undertaken in the District, with opportunities to provide financial support towards:
- presentation of papers at conferences
- payment of online peer-review journal fees
- other activities that contribute to research dissemination
Applicants must submit a completed application form for consideration by the Collaborative Research Committee. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
Other Grant Opportunities
There are multiple opportunities for grants or funding for human research.
Current grant opportunities across Australia can be found at GrantConnect.
NHMRC funding schemes & calendar for application dates can be found here.