Application process

Each of the Agency’s grants have specific application criteria. Application guidelines and forms will be made available when new funding opportunities are announced.

For all of our funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency status
• Funded research must be undertaken within Victoria
• Applications must be made under the auspices of a Victorian hospital, research organisation or University
• The administering research organisation must have in place policies and procedures for the management of public funds, as well as policies for the proper conduct of research in relation to ethics and good scientific conduct.
• The administering research organisation must also provide adequate infrastructure to enable the research to be completed.

Application forms for all programs and grants will be made available on this website as appropriate, and can also be obtained by contacting the Agency on 03 9635 5481 or victorian.canceragency@dhs.vic.gov.au.