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Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27
Dust Diseases Board · Australia
The Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants support research that identifies workplace hazardous dust exposure risks and develops practical prevention strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of work-related dust diseases. This page covers the FY27 expression of interest stage for funding of up to $624,000.
Funding
Up to $624K
Deadline
22 Apr 2026
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Eligibility criteria apply to both expressions of interest and full applications.
• The Administering Organisation/Institution must ensure all listed specified personnel meet the eligibility criteria.
• Additional eligibility criteria apply specifically to the roles of CIs and PIs.
• Funding is available for risk identification research related to hazardous workplace dust exposures.
• Funding is available for prevention research that develops or tests interventions to prevent dust diseases.
• Funding is available for epidemiological research on the patterns, causes and impacts of dust diseases.
• Proposals should include a comprehensive analysis of current dust disease risks.
• Projects must focus on developing or testing preventive interventions.
• Proposals should demonstrate engagement with at-risk communities or workplaces.
• Projects should demonstrate effective partnerships with local communities, health departments, or other relevant organisations.
• Projects should consider long-term sustainability of proposed solutions or interventions.
• Proposals are encouraged to address diversity and inclusion across affected populations.
• The DDB encourages, and may require, open access to research outputs.
The eligibility criteria apply to both expressions of interest and full applications. The Administering Organisation/Institution is responsible for ensuring that all applicants listed in the Specified Personnel Details section meet the eligibility criteria. The page states that there are various eligibility criteria, including criteria specific to the roles of Chief Investigators (CIs) and Principal Investigators (PIs), but directs applicants to the program guidelines and submission protocols for the full detailed requirements. Projects funded must be research-focused and align with the prevention of dust diseases through risk identification, prevention research, or epidemiological research. Proposals should include comprehensive risk analysis, preventive interventions, community and worker engagement, community partnership, sustainability considerations, diversity and inclusion, and open access considerations.
What's Funded
Eligible projects include research to identify new or under-recognised workplace dust exposure risks, prevention research to develop and test interventions, and epidemiological studies on the patterns, causes and impacts of dust diseases. Proposals are expected to include comprehensive risk analysis, preventive intervention design, engagement with workers or communities, partnerships with relevant organisations, sustainability considerations, and inclusive approaches.Expected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include evidence on hazardous dust exposure risks, tested prevention strategies and interventions, epidemiological insights, engagement with at-risk workplaces or communities, and research outputs that may be made available through open access channels.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
universitynon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchcommunityinnovation
Keywords
dust diseasesworkplace healthoccupational exposureprevention researchepidemiologyhazardous dustworker healthresearch grants
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27?
The Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27 is a research grant offered by Dust Diseases Board in Australia, providing Up to $624K in funding. The Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants support research that identifies workplace hazardous dust exposure risks and develops practical prevention strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of work-related dust diseases. This page covers the FY27 expression of interest stage for funding of up to $624,000.
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How much funding does the Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27 provide?
The Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27 provides Up to $624K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27?
- Eligibility criteria apply to both expressions of interest and full applications.
- The Administering Organisation/Institution must ensure all listed specified personnel meet the eligibility criteria.
- Additional eligibility criteria apply specifically to the roles of CIs and PIs.
- Funding is available for risk identification research related to hazardous workplace dust exposures.
- Funding is available for prevention research that develops or tests interventions to prevent dust diseases.
- Funding is available for epidemiological research on the patterns, causes and impacts of dust diseases.
- Proposals should include a comprehensive analysis of current dust disease risks.
- Projects must focus on developing or testing preventive interventions.
- Proposals should demonstrate engagement with at-risk communities or workplaces.
- Projects should demonstrate effective partnerships with local communities, health departments, or other relevant organisations.
- Projects should consider long-term sustainability of proposed solutions or interventions.
- Proposals are encouraged to address diversity and inclusion across affected populations.
- The DDB encourages, and may require, open access to research outputs.
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When does the Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27 close?
Applications close on 22 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Eligible projects include research to identify new or under-recognised workplace dust exposure risks, prevention research to develop and test interventions, and epidemiological studies on the patterns, causes and impacts of dust diseases. Proposals are expected to include comprehensive risk analysis, preventive intervention design, engagement with workers or communities, partnerships with relevant organisations, sustainability considerations, and inclusive approaches.
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