Expression of Interest (EOI) Guide
Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Foundation Grant Program
This is a general guide only and not the application form. Applicants should review the exact application requirements during the submission process.
The Intensive Care Foundation (ICF) supports high-quality research and education projects that improve care and outcomes for critically ill patients across Australia and New Zealand.
Each year, the Foundation invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Project Grants, open from 1 March to 30 April.
Successful EOIs will be invited to submit a full grant application later in the year.
Grant Categories
Applicants may apply under one of the following categories:
- Research Grant – supports original research projects that advance intensive care knowledge and practice.
- Education Grant – supports initiatives that improve intensive care education and training.
From 2026, applicants may also apply for an Industry Supported Research Grant:
- Mindray Bedside Technology Grant – up to $60,000
- Respiratory Support Grant – up to $50,000
Eligibility
To be eligible, your project must:
- Include at least one early career member (clinical, research or education).
- Involve professionals from at least two different disciplines who work collaboratively in intensive care.
Applicants will also be asked to indicate any relevant professional memberships (e.g. ANZICS, ACCCN, CICM, NZCCCN), though membership is not a requirement.
What to Include in Your EOI
Your EOI should be concise and clearly written. It should include:
- Project Title and Category - Indicate whether your project is Research or Education.
- Eligibility - (max 75 words) - Describe the early career representation among the project team.
- Project Team - Provide details of the Chief Investigator, team members, and disciplines involved.
- Jurisdictions - List where the project will be conducted (e.g. VIC, NSW, NZ).
- Project Focus - Outline the main focus area (e.g. sepsis, respiratory care, communication, simulation, or other).
- Research Type - Identify your study design (e.g. observational, survey, trial, qualitative or mixed methods etc).
- Project Description (max 500 words) – No restriction on use of figures, tables or pictures but any text they contain is included in the word limit.
- Merit, Methods & Impact Statement (max 300 words) –
Describe your project under the following three domains, which will be used to assess full applications:
- Merit - Discuss the project’s significance, usefulness and how it aligns with ICF mission and priorities.
- Methods - Outline the project’s feasibility, budget rationale and the capacity of your team to deliver the proposed outcomes.
- Impact - Explain the expected outputs and benefits, including innovation, clinical uptake, contribution to professional development and leadership, and alignment with consumer priorities.
- Budget & Feasibility (max 300 words) – Outline total funding requested (up to $50,000) and major cost items.
- The maximum salary support that can be requested is $10,000.
- Projects must be achievable within three years of funding.