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Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme

Queensland Department of Education · Australia

The Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme funds high-quality local research aligned with Queensland Government objectives and the Department of Education's research priorities. Eligible applicants are Queensland-based researchers supported by an eligible Queensland-based sponsor organisation.

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Funding

$200K – $200K

Closed

13 Apr 2026

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Sponsor organisation must be a Queensland university or an interstate university with a significant campus in Queensland • Lead researcher must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent or temporary Australian residency for the duration of the grant • Lead researcher must be a Queensland-based researcher enrolled in or employed by an eligible sponsor organisation • Lead researcher must reside in Queensland for the duration of the grant • Lead researcher must not be an employee of the Department of Education • Lead researcher must have ethics approval or be likely to receive ethics approval from the relevant ethics committee at the sponsoring organisation
Applications are invited from Queensland universities or interstate universities with a significant campus in Queensland as the sponsor organisation. The lead researcher must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent or temporary Australian residency for the duration of the grant, be a Queensland-based researcher enrolled in or employed by an eligible sponsor organisation, reside in Queensland for the duration of the grant, not be an employee of the Department of Education, and have ethics approval or be likely to receive ethics approval from the relevant ethics committee at the sponsoring organisation.

What's Funded

Conducting education-related research projects that align with Queensland Government objectives and the Department of Education's research priorities.

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Expected Outcomes

High-quality local research outputs and findings relevant to education policy, priorities, and decision-making in Queensland.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

university

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

research

Keywords

educationresearchQueenslanduniversitypolicy researchDepartment of Education

Official Grant Page

Queensland Department of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme?

The Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme is a research grant offered by Queensland Department of Education in Australia, providing $200K – $200K in funding. The Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme funds high-quality local research aligned with Queensland Government objectives and the Department of Education's research priorities. Eligible applicants are Queensland-based researchers supported by an eligible Queensland-based sponsor organisation.
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How much funding does the Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme provide?

The Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme provides $200K – $200K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme?

  • Sponsor organisation must be a Queensland university or an interstate university with a significant campus in Queensland
  • Lead researcher must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent or temporary Australian residency for the duration of the grant
  • Lead researcher must be a Queensland-based researcher enrolled in or employed by an eligible sponsor organisation
  • Lead researcher must reside in Queensland for the duration of the grant
  • Lead researcher must not be an employee of the Department of Education
  • Lead researcher must have ethics approval or be likely to receive ethics approval from the relevant ethics committee at the sponsoring organisation
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When does the Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme close?

Applications closed on 13 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?

Conducting education-related research projects that align with Queensland Government objectives and the Department of Education's research priorities.
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How do I apply for the Education Horizon Research Grant Scheme?

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