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Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27
Dust Diseases Board and icare · Australia
The Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants support research to identify workplace hazardous dust exposure risks and develop practical prevention strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of work-related dust diseases. This FY27 round is an expression of interest process administered by the Dust Diseases Board and icare.
Funding
Up to $624K
Closed
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.
• There are specific eligibility criteria for roles including Chief Investigators and Principal Investigators.
• Projects should identify or address hazardous workplace dust exposure risks.
• 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 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.
• Research outputs are encouraged, and may be required, to be made available through open access channels.
• Full formal eligibility details are contained in the FY27 program guidelines and submission protocols.
The page states that eligibility criteria apply to both expressions of interest and full applications, and that the Administering Organisation/Institution is responsible for ensuring all applicants listed in the Specified Personnel Details section meet the eligibility criteria. The page does not list all formal applicant eligibility requirements in full and directs applicants to the Dust Diseases Board research stream grants program guidelines and submission protocols FY27. Project requirements described on the page include comprehensive risk analysis, focus on preventive interventions, community and worker engagement, community partnership, sustainability considerations, diversity and inclusion, and open access to research outputs. The page also notes there are specific eligibility criteria applying to the roles of Chief Investigators and Principal Investigators.
What's Funded
Research projects that identify new or under-recognised workplace dust exposure risks, undertake epidemiological studies, and develop or test preventive interventions. Projects are expected to include comprehensive risk analysis, engagement with workers or at-risk communities, partnerships with relevant organisations, and consideration of long-term sustainability and inclusion.Expected Outcomes
Research findings on dust disease risk factors, epidemiological evidence, tested prevention strategies, community or workplace engagement outcomes, and openly accessible research outputs that inform public health and workplace prevention measures.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
universitynon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchcommunityinnovationsustainabilityother
Keywords
dust diseasesworkplace healthoccupational exposureprevention researchepidemiologyhazardous dustworker healthicare
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 and icare in Australia, providing Up to $624K in funding. The Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants support research to identify workplace hazardous dust exposure risks and develop practical prevention strategies to reduce the incidence and severity of work-related dust diseases. This FY27 round is an expression of interest process administered by the Dust Diseases Board and icare.
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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.
- There are specific eligibility criteria for roles including Chief Investigators and Principal Investigators.
- Projects should identify or address hazardous workplace dust exposure risks.
- 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 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.
- Research outputs are encouraged, and may be required, to be made available through open access channels.
- Full formal eligibility details are contained in the FY27 program guidelines and submission protocols.
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When does the Dust Diseases Board Dust Diseases Prevention Grants - Expression of Interest FY27 close?
Applications closed on 22 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Research projects that identify new or under-recognised workplace dust exposure risks, undertake epidemiological studies, and develop or test preventive interventions. Projects are expected to include comprehensive risk analysis, engagement with workers or at-risk communities, partnerships with relevant organisations, and consideration of long-term sustainability and inclusion.
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