Applications are now open for the 2022 round of the UNSW Disability Innovation Institute Research Seed Funding.
The Institute provides seed funding for projects that establish or advance inclusive and interdisciplinary research between UNSW academic researchers, people with disability, government, industry and community. It is expected that funded projects will result in at least one output in the form of a publication, report, or application for external funding.
Seed funding of up to $10,000 is available to support the development of research projects in alignment with the Institute's key themes. In the 2022 funding round, the Institute aims to award funding to research proposals in alignment with the following thematic areas:
a) Technology, environment or infrastructure
b) Policy and regulatory frameworks, including human rights
c) Health and wellbeing/education.
Funding is awarded to Associates of the Institute. Application to become an Associate can be made prior to or at the time of seed funding submission.
Key dates:
- Applications open: 18 February 2022
- Close of applications: 11 March 2022 (5pm)
- Notification of outcome to applicants: 18 March 2022
Completed applications must be submitted to diiu@unsw.edu.au
If you would like to discuss your submission, please contact Professor Iva Strnadovà.