The Disability Research Seed Funding Round from the Melbourne Disability Institute (MDI) is now open. It is designed to support University of Melbourne researchers working on small to medium sized projects driven by the priorities of people with disability likely to have practical outcomes and involve strong partnerships with a clear path to sustainable funding. In other words projects led by, and with people with disability, that will make a difference to their lives.
The focus this year is on funding projects conducted by and with people with disability and/or their families. Projects must address a topic of importance to people with disability and demonstrate how people with disability are involved in every aspect of the research
The university is running drop-in sessions for interested academics to discuss their idea or ask any questions. The sessions allow potential applicants to receive guidance on funding requirements, guidelines and eligibility, and seek answers to any questions specific to a project before submitting an application. The MDI team can also help make relevant introductions which would help the project.
To book a drop-in session and access the Seed Funding application information pack and application form visit: https://disability.unimelb.edu.au/research/seed-funding or for details go to: md-i@unimelb.edu.au.