Senior and Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants aim to:
- foster research excellence and increase the number of outstanding cardiovascular researchers in NSW
- fund research that improves wellbeing and health outcomes
- embed high-quality, innovative cardiovascular research in the NSW health system
- encourage collaboration, leadership, and capacity building in the NSW research environment
- support NSW researchers to leverage national funding opportunities to further research and its translation in NSW
- bridge the gap between research, policy and practice to increase research impact and translation.
The program funds cardiovascular research which encompasses all diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels. Funding will support researchers working in cardiovascular research across basic science, biomedical, clinical medicine and health services research, data science, and population health research. Grants also support research towards the development of novel therapeutics.
Key dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
Senior and Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants open | 30 March 2026 |
Workshop – writing a winning grant application | 7 May 2026 |
Pitching sessions for applicants (obtain feedback on your proposed research project) | May 2026 |
Applications close | 31 July 2026 5pm AEST |
Applicants notified of outcome | March 2027 |
| Research commences | 1 July 2027 |
Application process and guidelines
For more information on the Cardiovascular Senior Researcher Grants, eligibility and guidelines, visit NSW Government Grants and Funding.
For more information on the Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants, eligibility and guidelines, visit NSW Government Grants and Funding.
Workshop
The NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) and the Office for Health and Medical Research will host an interactive workshop on 7 May 2026 to help applicants understand NSW Health requirements and prepare their application.
Pitching sessions are also being organised for May 2026 to give EMC researchers the opportunity to get feedback on their proposed research project from senior researchers. Registration for the workshop and pitching sessions is available here.
For more information about the CVRN or to become a member please visit the Network’s website here.
Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program
The Cardiovascular Senior and Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants are part of the Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program. In June 2018, the NSW Government announced a $150 million investment over 10 years into cardiovascular research to rapidly convert breakthroughs into better treatments for patients with heart disease.
NSW’s Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program funds high quality cardiovascular research in NSW in order to drive scientific discoveries, support the development of novel and innovative therapies, and improve health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.
The Program aims to attract leading researchers, advance fundamental discoveries and position NSW as a leader for cardiovascular research through a series of grants.