Preparing a Grant Application

All external research funding applications are to be lodged through Research Services. This ensures legal and administrative requirements are met, including evidence for research workload negotiations.

You need to submit your draft application to Grant Services at least five business days prior to the external closing date. In some cases this will be much earlier if there are restrictions imposed by a funding agency.

You also need to complete a Clearance Form (login required) prior to submitting your funding application. Please note that a Clearance Form is also required for WSU academic staff to be listed on grants led by other institutions. Please use a Windows system with Chrome as your web browser to complete the Clearance Form.

Contact the Research Development Officer for your School or Institute as early as possible so they can assist you with strategic advice, critical feedback, budget development and track record statements to maximise your chance of success.

You can find additional resources on the internal Grant Application Development site.

Research Development Officers

Research Development Officers (RDOs), where applicable, are available to assist in the development of your grant application.

RDOs will help with:

• Scheme compliance and eligibility
• Draft feedback (subject to sufficient notice)
• Budget reviews
• Track record advice
• Metrics (researcher report cards)
• Benefit/impact statements
• Support letters

Please visit the Research Services Contacts page for details on the RDO portfolios.