Applications for the Conference Sponsorship Program within the Research Attraction and Acceleration Program are currently on hold as part of the sector-wide Comprehensive Expenditure Review being coordinated by NSW Treasury. The program is one of several that will remain on hold until the government makes decisions for the 2023-24 Budget.
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE) supports research conferences held in NSW. The assessment panel includes independent representatives from the NSW public sector and the broader research community.
Round 16 of the Conference Sponsorship Program is now closed. Please refer to the Guidelines for Applicants – Conference Sponsorship Program below for further information.
Key Dates
to be advised | Round opens |
to be advised | Round closes |
to be advised | Applicants notified of outcome |
Guidelines
Guidelines for Applicants – Conference Sponsorship Program
Application Form
Applications are now closed for 2023.
Application form – Conference Sponsorship Program
Tips for Applicants
- Comply with the specified word limit
- Focus on why the conference is important and how it would benefit NSW (for example, alignment with the NSW 20-year R&D Roadmap)
- Include an accurate budget with appropriate detail
- Highlight why sponsorship is needed, and how grant monies would be spent
Previous Funding
In previous years, OCSE provided support to the following research conferences held in NSW.
Check previous conference highlights here.
Contact
Faye Langley
raap.grants@chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au
02 9228 4184