Closing Soon – MGSE Seed Funding Scheme 2022

We wish to remind MGSE potential applicants that the MGSE Seed Funding Scheme 2022 is closing soon at 5pm (AEST) on Monday 16th May 2022. Applications are due to MERI via SmartyGrants. Click here to view the guidelines.


The MGSE Seed Funding Scheme is a prestigious research development scheme.
Its objectives are to:

  • Support early-career and mid-career researchers to progress their research  careers;
  • Provide competitive funding for high quality research projects and pilot research projects that enhance competitiveness in applying for Cat 1-3 external research grants;
  • Enhance research impact through quality and applied outcomes;
  • Foster a diverse and inclusive academic community with a strong research culture;
  • Provide research funding for projects that are strategically aligned with the University’s Advancing Melbourne strategy.

The Scheme will fund individual research projects for up to $5,000 and team-based research projects for up to $20,000.

If you have any queries regarding the Scheme, please contact mgse-grants@unimelb.edu.au.