Application Process

No. References are not required at the EOI stage. If you choose to include references, they must be contained within the word limit for the project description.

No, applications must not request funding above the maximum amount specified for the grant category. Applications that exceed the advertised funding limit will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered for assessment. This requirement also applies to sponsored grants, which must remain within the funding amount specified for that grant.

Yes, but each EOI must be for a distinct project. You must also ensure that you have the capacity to deliver each proposed project if multiple projects are successful.

No. Once an EOI is submitted, it cannot be edited. Please ensure all information is correct before final submission. If you identify a critical error, please contact the Foundation at as soon as possible.

No. All content, including references, must remain within the stated word count. Attachments or images that exceed word limits are not permitted.

Yes, you can find some information to help you prepare your Expression of Interest in advance here:

• Expression of Interest (EOI) Guide

EOIs can only be submitted through the online portal linked on the Foundation's website. The opening and closing dates of the annual grant process are available on the website.  Please ensure all required fields are completed before submission. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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All EOIs are reviewed for shortlisting by a multidisciplinary panel of ICU clinician researchers. All EOI applicants will be notified of the outcome of this review.  If your EOI is shortlisted, you will be invited to submit a full project application. You will be asked then to provide more detailed information, including a full project team, comprehensive budget, and supporting documentation.