ClosedResearchRound 19 2026
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026 — NSW
Up to $10K available
Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer
The Conference Sponsorship Program provides sponsorship grants for research conferences taking place in New South Wales in 2026. It supports eligible research institutions and community sector organisations to deliver conferences that align with the NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap and contribute scientific, technological and community benefits to New South Wales.
Funding
Up to $10K
Closed
26 Sept 2025
Duration
up to 12 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be from a New South Wales public sector research institution or the New South Wales community sector.
• Eligible applicant types include incorporated non-profit organisations, national non-profit organisations planning a conference in New South Wales, community groups, universities and government associations.
• A Professional Conference Organiser may apply only in partnership with an eligible entity.
• Conference research area must be in mathematical, information and computing sciences; physical, chemical and earth sciences; engineering, environmental sciences and renewable energy; or biological and biotechnological sciences.
• Conference must be held in New South Wales between January and December 2026.
• Project should start by 2026-01-01 and must be completed by 2026-12-31.
• Ineligible applicants include insolvent entities, individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, private companies, and most government agencies or bodies.
• Conferences that received funding from OCSE in 2025 are not eligible.
Applicants must be from a New South Wales public sector research institution or from the New South Wales community sector. Eligible examples include non-profit organisations incorporated under the Federal Corporations Act 2001 as applied in New South Wales, national non-profit organisations planning a conference in New South Wales, community groups, universities and government associations. A Professional Conference Organiser may apply in partnership with one of these entities. The conference research area must fall within mathematical, information and computing sciences; physical, chemical and earth sciences; engineering, environmental sciences and renewable energy; or biological and biotechnological sciences. Conferences must be held in New South Wales between January and December 2026, with projects starting by 1 January 2026 and completed by 31 December 2026. Ineligible applicants include insolvent entities, individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, private companies, and Commonwealth, state, territory or local government agencies or bodies excluding government corporate entities. Conferences that received funding from OCSE in 2025 are also ineligible.
What's Funded
Funding can be used for conference organisation costs occurring in New South Wales, including speaker airfares and accommodation, student travel or registration grants, venue hire, catering, promotion and advertising, audiovisual services, conference management fees, transportation and insurance.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Supported conferences are expected to disseminate knowledge, advance science and technology, foster collaboration and expertise sharing, align with the NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap, and deliver economic, environmental, social and/or technological benefits to New South Wales.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profituniversityother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchcommunityinnovationmarketingother
Keywords
conference sponsorshipresearch conferenceNew South WalessciencetechnologyR&D Roadmapuniversitiesnon-profit organisations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026?
The Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026 is a research grant offered by Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer in Australia, providing Up to $10K in funding. The Conference Sponsorship Program provides sponsorship grants for research conferences taking place in New South Wales in 2026. It supports eligible research institutions and community sector organisations to deliver conferences that align with the NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap and contribute scientific, technological and community benefits to New South Wales.
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How much funding does the Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026 provide?
The Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026 provides Up to $10K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 12 months.
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Who is eligible for the Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026?
- Applicant must be from a New South Wales public sector research institution or the New South Wales community sector.
- Eligible applicant types include incorporated non-profit organisations, national non-profit organisations planning a conference in New South Wales, community groups, universities and government associations.
- A Professional Conference Organiser may apply only in partnership with an eligible entity.
- Conference research area must be in mathematical, information and computing sciences; physical, chemical and earth sciences; engineering, environmental sciences and renewable energy; or biological and biotechnological sciences.
- Conference must be held in New South Wales between January and December 2026.
- Project should start by 2026-01-01 and must be completed by 2026-12-31.
- Ineligible applicants include insolvent entities, individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, private companies, and most government agencies or bodies.
- Conferences that received funding from OCSE in 2025 are not eligible.
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When does the Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 19 2026 close?
Applications closed on 26 Sept 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Funding can be used for conference organisation costs occurring in New South Wales, including speaker airfares and accommodation, student travel or registration grants, venue hire, catering, promotion and advertising, audiovisual services, conference management fees, transportation and insurance.
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