Doherty Institute Collaborative Seed Grants 2026 SEP

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 10:00AM 7 August 2026 (AEST).

IMPORTANT: Please read the information below to assist you in completing your submission.

Before you begin

Welcome to the Doherty Institute's online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants. 

You may begin anywhere in this application form. Please ensure you save as you go. 

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please email rebecca.rolfe@unimelb.edu.au and quote your submission number.

Key documents and guidelines for the 2026 Doherty Institute Collaborative Seed Grants can be on found on the Doherty Intranet.

If you need help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant FAQ's.

Navigating through the form

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Attachments and support documents

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You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 5MB – the larger the file, the longer the upload time.

Completing an application in a group/team

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