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National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2025-26

Australian Government · Australia

This grant program provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists focused on Australia's living organisms. Grants support research into the taxonomy of the Australian biota, including scholarships, fellowships and research grants.

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Funding

$10K – $375K

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Projects must primarily undertake taxonomy research on the Australian biota. Host institutions include Australian museums, herbaria, universities and relevant government agencies. Available grant types include scholarships, non-salaried researcher grants, early career research grants, research grants and postdoctoral fellowships. Up to 50% co-funding is required for Early Career Research, Research and Postdoctoral Fellowship grants.
The program is for Honours and Masters Scholarships, Non-salaried Researcher Grants, PhD Scholarship Support Grants, Research Grants and Early Career Research Grants. Host institutions include Australian museums, herbaria, universities, and other government agencies with a focus on taxonomy and systematics. Funded projects must have the primary aim of undertaking research into the taxonomy of the Australian biota. Up to 50% co-funding is required for Early Career Research Grants, Research Grants and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants.

What's Funded

Undertaking taxonomy and systematics research projects, supporting honours, masters and PhD scholarship activity, funding early career and postdoctoral researchers, and recruiting and training taxonomists through host institutions such as museums, herbaria, universities and government agencies.

Expected Outcomes

Improved knowledge of the Australian biota through targeted taxonomic research, increased taxonomic capacity through tertiary research training and early career support, knowledge transfer, and contributions to ABRS information products and resources such as the Australian Faunal Directory, Flora of Australia and the Australian National Species List.

Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

early_stageestablished

Funding Purposes

researchtrainingcommunityother

Keywords

taxonomysystematicsbiodiversitybiotaresearchscholarshipspostdoctoral fellowshipearly career research

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2025-26?

The National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2025-26 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $10K – $375K in funding. This grant program provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists focused on Australia's living organisms. Grants support research into the taxonomy of the Australian biota, including scholarships, fellowships and research grants.

How much funding does the National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2025-26 provide?

The National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2025-26 provides $10K – $375K in funding.

Who is eligible for the National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2025-26?

Projects must primarily undertake taxonomy research on the Australian biota. Host institutions include Australian museums, herbaria, universities and relevant government agencies. Available grant types include scholarships, non-salaried researcher grants, early career research grants, research grants and postdoctoral fellowships. Up to 50% co-funding is required for Early Career Research, Research and Postdoctoral Fellowship grants.

What activities are funded?

Undertaking taxonomy and systematics research projects, supporting honours, masters and PhD scholarship activity, funding early career and postdoctoral researchers, and recruiting and training taxonomists through host institutions such as museums, herbaria, universities and government agencies.

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