National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2026-27 Round
Tender ID: 602222
Tender Details
Tender Description
The National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2026-27 grant opportunity provides grants for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists.
Grants will support projects with the primary aim of undertaking research into the taxonomy of the Australian biota. The Australian Biological Resources Study has three Priority Areas for Research:
- Biodiversity, Conservation and Vulnerable and Endangered Species
- Public, Plant, Animal and Environmental Health
- Building Taxonomic Capacity.
Seven grant streams are available to applicants to support research projects of differing levels of complexity and at different stages of their career. Four of these seven grant streams do not require co-funding (i.e. the projects can be fully paid for by the grant). The four grant streams that do not require co-funding are:
- Honours Scholarship
- Masters Scholarship
- PhD Scholarship Support Grant
- Non-salaried Researcher Grant.
The three grant streams that require co-funding of a minimum of 50% of the total amount of grant funding sought are:
- Research Grant
- Early Career Research Grant
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are:
- to support research into taxonomy
- to increase funding for taxonomy through enhanced co-funding opportunities.
Eligibility:
You must complete your project by 30 June 2029.
Your project must be aimed at undertaking research into at least one of the three Priority Areas for Research listed in the Australian Biological Resources Study. See Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines for more information.
Total Amount Available (AUD):
$2,030,000.00
Estimated Grant Value (AUD):
From $5,000.00 to $375,000.00
Instructions for Application Submission:
Applications open 3 February 2026.
To apply, go to: www.business.gov.au/NTRGP26-27
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Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania