Introduction to Research Tenders and Panels (Cat 2 and Cat 3 funding)

This session forms part of the 2025 Australian Research Funding Landscape series of workshops.

This session presented by Dr Sabina Doldor, Business Research Engagement Associate (UTS Research Office) will provide an overview of research tenders, outlining their purpose and the benefits of applying for tenders. It will explore common challenges and pitfalls encountered in the tendering process and offer strategies for overcoming them. Participants will gain insights into how to prepare competitive applications and will be introduced to key resources and support available to assist with the tender application process.

Learning outcomes:

(1) Key differences between research tenders and other types of funding (e.g. grants), 

(2) Benefits and challenges of applying for research tenders 

(3) Finding out about current opportunities and choosing suitable ones 

(4) Developing competitive tender applications.

Events in the 2025 Australian Research Funding Landscape series

• ARC Funding for ECRs – Tuesday 27 May
• Introduction to Research Tenders and Panels (Cat 2 and Cat 3 funding) – Tuesday 17 June
• A foot in both camps: Crossing the ARC and NHMRC/MRFF funding divide – Wednesday 18 June
• Applied research: Engaging with industry and other clients – Wednesday 16 July
• International Grants: Insights and Preparation – Wednesday 16 July
• ARC Funding for MCRs – Wednesday 23 July
• Leading with Impact: Inspiring Purposeful Partnerships – Thursday 24 July
• Accelerate Your Research Impact with Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) – Wednesday 30 July
•  How to Train for a Grants Marathon: Research Success in Australian Grants – Thursday 31 July
• ARC Funding for Senior Researchers – Monday 4 August
• Navigating the NHMRC – Tuesday 19 August
• The MRFF Manifesto – Tuesday 26 August

This is a UTS Aspire event. UTS Aspire is a program of pan-university research development opportunities led by the Research Capability and Development Team.