2026 Strategic Innovation Application Form

Strategic Innovation Program Application

2026
Instructions:

Please read the following before starting your application:
- 2026 Strategic Innovation Program Application Guidelines
- the supporting list of questions document, and
- 2026 Research Trust FAQs
Note:
- Your application can only be made via this online form. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
- Address each item and keep to the word limits, where specified.
- You will be requested to include the name and contact details of two referees. Referees must be independent of the project.
- You will be asked to attach a brief 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a proposed budget (sample budget template included in the Guidelines).
- All uploaded documents must be PDFs and images as PNG or JPEG files.
- Your full name must be listed and visible on every item uploaded.
- Uploaded documents and images must have the specified filename format of YEAR_Program_DocumentType_SurnameFirstInitial.
e.g.:

2026_SIP_CV_SmithJ
2026_SIP_Budget_SmithJ
2026_SIP_References_SmithJ, etc

Once submitted, you will receive an emailed confirmation and copy of your submission. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00PM on Monday, 22 June 2026.

For all enquiries, please contact the Grants Team at grants@aag.asn.au.
1. Your details

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are essential requirements for the application to be considered.
Preferred title
Dr, Prof, A/Prof, Ms, Mr, etc.
Name

First NameLast Name
Current role work or study
Current place of work or study
Phone number
If a landline, please Include area code.
Email address
example@example.com

Are you a current financial AAG member?

As you are not a current AAG member, your application has been ended.

To become an AAG member, go to: www.aag.asn.au for details. Once confirmation of financial membership is received, you will be eligible to apply for this grant by the due date (22nd June 2026). Late applications will not be accepted.

For further assistance, contact grants@aag.asn.au.

While this grant is open to any AAG member, we especially encourage applications from early to mid-career researchers or practitioners.
Are you an early to mid-career researcher or practitioner (up to eight years’ full time equivalent experience, considering career interruption)? Please refer to guidelines and FAQs for more details.
If yes, state your highest qualification and the year it was achieved.
Attach CV/resume (all applicants). PDF File name: 2026_SIP_CV_SurnameFirstInitial

(Max 2 pages)
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Do you identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent/origin? If 'Yes', your application will also be reviewed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Review Panel.
Is your project primarily focused on the health and wellbeing of older Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples? If 'Yes', your application will also be reviewed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Review Panel.
If the project relates to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ageing, please detail how it meets the principles listed in Attachment A of the Strategic Innovation Program Guidelines. If not applicable, skip to next question.
(max 300 words)
Does the project have a substantive focus on dementia? This is NOT a requirement, but if 'Yes', your application may be considered under our partnership with Dementia Australia Research Foundation.
If yes, please give brief details.
(max 150 words)

2. Project information
Please keep to listed word limits. NOTE: In text citations are not counted in word limits.

You may upload a copy of a reference list (optional) at the end of Section 3 (after the question on Methodology).
Title of proposed project
(20 words maximum)
If this project is part of a larger program of work, describe the unique contribution of the piece of work for which this funding is sought, and any other funding already received for the overall project. If not applicable, go to the next question.
(max 500 words)
Describe your role in the project.
(max 200 words)
Provide a plain language summary of the project, briefly including its focus, aims, method and significance.
(max 250 words)

Describe how the project aligns with the aims of the Strategic Innovation Program.
(max 200 words)
Describe the significance, innovation and potential impact of the project.
(max 500 words)
Describe how you will involve stakeholders, including any elements of co-design, multidisciplinary or cross-sector collaboration.
(max 300 words)
NOTE: If your project involves other organisations, briefly describe their involvement above and, where possible, attach Letters of Support here (optional). PDF File name: 2026_SIP_LOS_SurnameFirstInitial:

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Describe the setting for the project, including infrastructure and/or facilities, how your work will contribute to the work of others, sector or local contexts.
(max 300 words)
Describe any plans for future development of the work beyond the duration of this funded project, including planned dissemination of the findings and sustainability of outcomes.
(max 300 words)
Describe the project methodology, including how data will be collected/used (if qualitative or quantitative), participants, procedures, analytic approach, timing, outcome measures.
(max 1500 words)
Optional supporting documentation, including figures, academic references, etc. PDF File name: 2026_SIP_DocumentType_SurnameFirstInitial

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Do you anticipate being able to complete this project within 18 months from the date of award notification and agreement signing?
If no, please detail how long you anticipate the project to take and give reasons to substantiate a longer project term. Note: While extensions may be requested and granted in extenuating circumstances and with approval of the Grants Committee, projects expected to go beyond two years cannot be funded.

3. Budget

The grant offers up to $25,000 (inclusive of GST) for the project. Refer to the 2026 Strategic Innovation Guidelines for the items that may be included in your budget.

NOTE: Funding will be paid directly to your work or research institution upon receipt of an official invoice.
Total amount requested:
(This amount MUST include GST and NOT EXCEED $25,000)
Attach copy of a detailed one-page budget. Refer Sample Budget Template in guidelines. PDF File name: 2026_SIP_Budget_SurnameFirstInitial

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Budget justification - including appropriateness, value for money, etc. If the project is part of a larger program of work, describe any other funding and clearly demonstrate the significance and unique contribution of the work for which funding is sought, including the status of the larger program of work and key dates. Please also detail any in kind funding to support the project, if applicable.
(max 400 words)

4. Research team / Co-investigators
Please provide a brief outline of the research team (yourself and/or others), including expertise, experience, available project guidance and supervision.
(max 300 words)
It is not a requirement to have any co-investigator on this project, but you may have up to three.
I have a co-investigator/s on this project.

Co-investigator 1
Full name (title, first name, surname)
Role on the project
(max 50 words)
Highest qualification received and year
Current position
Current place of work
Email address
example@example.com
Phone number
If a landline, please include area code.
Does this co-investigator identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent/origin?
Do you have another co-investigator?

Co-investigator 2
Full name (title, first name, surname)
Role on the project
(max 50 words)
Highest qualification received and year
Current position
Current place of work
Email address
example@example.com
Phone number
If a landline, please include area code.
Does this co-investigator identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent/origin?
Do you have another co-investigator?

Co-investigator 3
Full name title first name surname
Role on the project
max 50 words
Highest qualification received and year
Current position
Current place of work
Email address
example@example.com
Phone number
If a landline, please include area code.
Does this co-investigator identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent/origin?

5. Statements of support
Full name of Senior person supporting this application
(Title, first name, last name)
Job title / Role
(supervisor, manager, head of department)
Email
example@example.com
Phone number
If a landline, please include area code.
Name of host institution
Address of host institution

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Authorised contact person for host institution (skip if as above)
Email address of contact person at host institution (skip if as above)
example@example.com
ABN of host institution

Referees

We may contact up to two referees to confirm the feasibility of the planned project and your capacity to complete the project. NOTE: Referees must be independent of the project.
Referee 1
Full name
Current position
Current place of work
Email address
example@example.com
Phone number
If a landline, please include area code.
Referee 2
Full name
Current position
Current place of work
Email address
example@example.com
Phone number
If a landline, please include area code.

6. Checklist and submit

Please check that you have completed all required fields in this application.
Checklist
By submitting this form, you declare that:
- The information provided in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
- You have the approval and support to submit this application on behalf of your organisation.
- All funding received will be used solely for the purposes outlined in this application and in accordance with the grant guidelines.
- You understand that providing false or misleading information may result in the withdrawal of funding and/or legal action.
- You agree to comply with all reporting, accountability, and acquittal requirements as specified by the AAG Research Trust.
If you agree with all of the above, please select SUBMIT below.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications no later than 31 October 2026.
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Strategic Innovation Program Application

1. Your details

2. Project information

3. Budget

4. Research team / Co-investigators

Co-investigator 1

Co-investigator 2

Co-investigator 3

5. Statements of support

Referees

Referee 1

Referee 2

6. Checklist and submit